Greetings all,

I have a cast iron kettle leg question.  I remember having or seeing a
paper that identified date ranges for kettle legs based on the shape of
their cross-sections.  Does anyone know of a source for such information
or any other way to date kettle legs?  The leg is about 7cm long with a
"D" cross-section, and the top of the leg is ballooned out with fluting.
The foot is also expanded.  It is from a 1680 to 1703 period site.  Any
help would be appreciated.  Thanks!

Lee Cranmer
Historical Archaeologist
Maine Historic Preservation Commission
55 Capitol St.  Sta. 65
Augusta, ME 04333
207 287-2132
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