Red enamel Dutch oven, 5-quart, lost in Charleston
Description
Hey, I’m Priya Patel. I misplaced my red enamel 5-quart Dutch oven yesterday around 3pm outside the Charleston City Market on Market Street. It’s a glossy red with a sturdy black knob, and there’s a small chip on the rim near the pouring spout plus a faint coffee-ring stain on the inside of the lid from years of use. The pot was a gift from my grandmother and has become my go-to for Sunday stews; I really need it back because it means so much to me. If you happened to see something matching this description around Market Street or near the City Market in Charleston, please drop me a note. I’m happy to describe it further or offer a small reward for its return.
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