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Megamaster cast-iron 3‑leg pot No.3 with lid & bail — 26 cm

Megamaster stamped 3‑leg cast‑iron pot No.3 (26 cm) with lid and bail. Interior seasoned and intact; exterior shows heavy surface rust, pitting and wear. Solid legs and snug lid — great for restoration or display.

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Product description

Megamaster stamped cast-iron 3‑leg pot (marked ‘3’) presented with its original lid and swinging bail handle. Strong visual evidence of the Megamaster name and small ‘m’ logo on the body — this solid little pot has a snug‑fitting lid, intact three legs and a dark, seasoned interior. The exterior shows heavy surface rust, wear and patina consistent with long use; no cracks were seen in the supplied images.

Practical for collectors, outdoor cooks and restoration projects — display it as a rustic kitchen or garden ornament, return it to service for campfire or braai use after light restoration, or add it to a cast‑iron cookware collection. Buyers seeking a ready cosmetic piece or a functional project pot will both find value: it’s structurally sound with the cosmetic surface wear that suits restoration or decorative display.

  • Included: single cast‑iron pot marked ‘megamaster’ and ‘3’, lid and swinging bail/handle.
  • Condition: used — interior dark/seasoned; exterior heavy surface rust, discolouration, scuffs and surface pitting; patina consistent with age/use.
  • Measurements: external rim diameter approx. 26 cm (as supplied by warehouse).
  • Working status: N/A (manual cast‑iron cookware; not powered). Lid fits snugly according to warehouse inspection.
  • Material: bare cast iron (no enamel) per warehouse check.
  • Structural notes: no visible cracks, holes or broken legs in supplied photos; legs and bail reported solid and original.
  • Known faults: heavy surface rust and worn finish, surface pitting and discolouration. No history of prior restoration or detailed provenance supplied.