Full-size patent model (U.S. Patent No. 124,256) of a set of oval pans for baking, roasting and cooking, made by Thomas J. T. Cummings of Fort Wayne, IN, and patented on March 5, 1872. Consists of an exterior cover and bottom, two interior pans, and a set of four circular bands. The tall cover fits inside the shallow bottom, which has supports inside to prevent the interior pans from coming into contact with it. The straight-sided pan can be used alone or with the tapered pan nested inside of it; the four bands can be placed underneath for additional support. Folded and riveted construction. All pans with oval wire ring handles. No marks.
Label reads: "DC Generator - Wood system." DC generator with four field magnets. Commutator and brushes on one end of armature shaft, coupling on other end. Frame is of the round type with pedestal to support the bearings. Four brushes are used on commutator with adjustable tension arrangement. On plate: "[Serial] No.15374 / 2.5KW / I.S.3431 / 20 AMP / Frame C / Speed 1800 / Type ML Volts- no load 125 / Form, full load 125 / Pat. Aug. 14, 1900, Nov. 18, 1902, Oct 20, 1908."