Red Le Creuset Dutch oven found near Mesa St
Description
I found a red Le Creuset 5-quart Dutch oven this afternoon around 2:15pm in the parking lot behind Market Street on N. Mesa Street in El Paso. It's in great condition overall—glossy enamel on the outside, white interior, and the knob on the lid still feels solid. There's a tiny chip on the rim and a small heart-shaped scratch along the side that makes it easy to identify. On the bottom there's a "Made in France" stamp and a faint owner sticker peeling off; I figured someone might be missing a family heirloom. If this belongs to you, drop me a message here and we can arrange pickup or transfer through the app.
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