LID, COOKING POT (DUTCH OVEN) - 8 GALLON CANNON HOLLOWWEAR CO LTD

c. 1884 - 1975
Overview

Elongated, oval shaped, sheet metal lid rolled under to attach to a sealing lip. A bridged metal handle is riveted to the centre of the lid.

Historical information

This cooking pot was used by the Bettenay family to cook meals in over an open fire or fireplace when they first moved to Canning mills in 1895 to work at the timber mill. Joseph was the resident carpenter for the mill.
In 1903 the family purchased Irymple Orchard in Karragullen where they lived for the first few years in a timber slab hut. The family continue to run the orchard.
The Cannon Foundry was founded by brothers Edward and Stephen Sheldon at Deepfields, Coseley, Birmingham in 1826. It was known first as E. Sheldon & Company before changing to Cannon Hollowware Company Limited in 1884. In 1900 it changed again to Cannon Iron Foundries Ltd. In 1963 the company was bought out by G.E.C. then in 1993 the business was moved to Stoke-on-Trent.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1975.115B
Material
Width
455 mm
Height or length
65 mm
Depth
347 mm
Inscriptions and markings

A plate attached to the handle has text [CANNON]

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.

Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
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