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Blue Le Creuset Dutch oven found near Ontario Mills
Inland Empire
Found
listing
Posted
2 months
ago
Description
I found a blue Le Creuset 5-quart Dutch oven in the parking lot behind the Ontario Mills mall off I-10 this afternoon around 1:15pm. It's the classic cobalt blue with a stainless steel knob and a small chip on the inner rim. The enamel shows a few light scratches from use, and there's a tiny etched mark on the bottom that reads 'JH'. The lid fits snugly and the color is still vibrant. I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner—it's a quality piece that clearly belongs in a home kitchen.
Approximate found location
Inland Empire
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