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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl General Chat Area >> Let's Chew The Fat >> Carron 20 inch camp oven https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1729221094 Message started by gustogristo on Oct 18^th, 2024 at 1:11pm

Title: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by gustogristo on Oct 18^th, 2024 at 1:11pm

Hi Guys after some history or information on my camp oven I picked up any help would be appreciated it measure 20 inch across and it has Carron on it I think

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Title: Re: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by Derek on Oct 18^th, 2024 at 4:36pm

What would you like to know? Yes it is a Carron made in Scotland possibly in the 1800’s.

You don’t see too many of them around that size and in good condition.

Title: Re: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by gustogristo on Oct 18^th, 2024 at 7:02pm

Hi thanks for the reply I’m a detectorist so keen on the history early 1800 late 1800’s where in Scotland rough value got it from a lady whom bought it at a garage sale years ago she was going to plant a flower in it but never did and I bought it off her might need reseasoning before use looks to be in good condition

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Title: Re: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by gustogristo on Oct 18^th, 2024 at 7:16pm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carron_Company
Interesting!!

Title: Re: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by Derek on Oct 18^th, 2024 at 8:37pm

Have you got the lid?

If you have a look in our History section there is some information there

Title: Re: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by gustogristo on Oct 19^th, 2024 at 4:49am

Lid is there but no wire hanger

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Title: Re: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by gustogristo on Oct 19^th, 2024 at 4:50am

I’ll check the history section

Title: Re: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by TBF on Oct 19^th, 2024 at 5:54pm

That's a real gem of a camp oven.
Welcome to the forum.

Aart

Title: Re: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by poddy dodger on Oct 20^th, 2024 at 6:12pm

Ovens never came with a handle (bail) they were always added later either by a blacksmith or homemade that's why they vary so much in style.

Title: Re: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by gustogristo on Oct 25^th, 2024 at 7:04am

If I keep it I will season to use if I decide to sell it do I season it or keep it as I bought it?

Title: Re: Carron 20 inch camp oven
Post by Derek on Oct 25^th, 2024 at 8:03am

You will get better presentation for a sale if you season it, although genuine collectors are not put off by something unseasoned.