Need help with ID'ing iron pot

[VaMike]

My friend's wife was given this pot. I was wondering if anyone had any info on it or what it's worth? She was told it was used for melting lead. Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[releventchair]

It has been described as a lead melting pot.
Hood Tools of Pa. (Philly also)made a similar G17.
Not sure if the two names are related...

 

[Bruce R]

Plumbers pot.