Red Le Creuset Dutch oven with lid
Description
I found a red Le Creuset 5-quart Dutch oven with lid this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the New Milford Town Green on Main Street. It's in great condition overall—no cracks, enamel shine is bright, and the knob turns smoothly. There’s a tiny chip on the rim and a faint coffee-ring inside, plus a small sticker with the initials 'AL' on the bottom. I know someone must be missing a kitchen workhorse, especially since it looks well-loved and clearly like a gift or heirloom in use. If you’re the owner, shoot me a note and we’ll arrange a safe pickup here in Northwestern CT.
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