A Smelting ladle in cast-iron.......as numerous as grains of sand on a beach ....one's made in the 19th C. are more desireable then 20th century items........for intell gathering...4 photos posted are 20thC.....example price gouged....while the other 6 photos are the item u'll be recieving.....my price is correct...beautiful 1880-1900 item.   THANKS.....(it pays to shop around)      12in by 3 by 1 in      5oz