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IRON POT

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1895 - 1929

Overview

Cylindrical body that starts at a flat round base, tapers out to a round rim. Above the rim the pot tapers up and inwards to a circular opening with a metal collar around the lip of the opening. On the central rim are two metal studs, on opposite sides. Curved metal handle that can pivot on the studs attached. At the top of the handle is a cast iron hook. Makers mark moulded into base of the pot. A number of rust holes pepper the base.

Historical information

The cast iron pot was used over an open fire at Canning Mills and then later in Roleystone by members of the Bettenay family in the 1890s and early 1900s. It was used to cook meals in and heat water. Arthur Bettenay arrived in Western Australia from England, via Queensland in the mid to late 1890s, working as a carpenter at Canning Mills. In 1900 he left his job and started Irymple Orchard. In 1904 Arthur, his wife and three young children moved into the timber slab hut. Water was pumped from a near by well.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK1975.109A

Themes

Art and Design
People
Social History

Material

Ferrous Metal

Width

375 mm

Height or length

432 mm

Depth

278 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Text on base [T / 3 GALLS]

Keywords

WOLVERHAMPTON England

BETTENAY Family

Roleystone

Clark T & C & Company Limited

Place made

Wolverhampton
England
United Kingdom

Year

1895 - 1929

Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection of items associated with a person or family who have played a significant role in the economic, community or social development of the City of Armadale. This can include holding key political or social positions within the community, being a key contributor or member of a community organisation, a strong contributor to improving the well-being of the local community, a prominent figure in a local business or industry, developer of new industries or activities or someone who grew up in the area and moved away and had a noteworthy career or life.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Object’s condition or completeness

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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