Description
A vintage 4-piece collection of country farmhouse utilitarian kitchenware crafted from heavy-gauge stamped steel coated in a classic white vitreous enamel glaze. The group features two large, matching rectangular refrigerator storage dishes or small dishpans, a deep cylindrical berry pail or stock pot equipped with an overhead swinging wire bail handle and a turned black wooden grip, and a small individual matching prep or mixing bowl. Every piece displays the iconic contrasting high-gloss black enamel trim wrapped around the outer rim perimeters.
Lot Contents & Dimensions
Rectangular Storage Pans (2): Matching pair with rolled black rims; each measures approximately 12.0 inches (30.5 cm) long by 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) wide by 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) deep.
Bail-Handle Pail (1): Cylindrical vessel with wire handle loops; stands approximately 7.25 inches (18.4 cm) tall with an 8.5-inch (21.6 cm) diameter opening.
Small Prep Bowl (1): Flared utility basin; measures approximately 5.25 inches (13.3 cm) in diameter by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) deep.
Condition Report
True Structural State: All four kitchen items are structurally sound and complete, retaining their correct shapes and level baselines without heavy metal crushing or puncture damage.
True Enamel Rim & Surface Chipping: Widespread, honest age-related enamel loss is present across the collection. The rectangular pans display numerous superficial chips, localized enamel flaking, and exposed dark under-metal oxidation spots concentrated along the upper rolled lips. The bottom floor of one rectangular pan displays a prominent 0.25-inch circular impact chip breaking completely through the inner white glaze layer down to the underlying iron base.
True Interior Staining & Scratching: The interior chambers show distinct signs of historical kitchen use. The inner floors of the deep pail and the rectangular pans exhibit variable yellowish mineral tracking, extensive light surface scratching, and minor grey contact staining. The small prep bowl is the best-preserved item, showing a clean interior well with minimal handling marks.
True Hardware Condition: The wire bail handle on the large pail is structurally secure and retains its proper arched form. The turned black wooden handle grip is fully intact and securely centered, showing light superficial scuffs to its dark finish from age.