Antique HUGE "GAILLARD PARIS" COPPER POT 16.5 L Marked "RITZ CARTON"! *Repaired*

ITEM DESCRIPTION: Being offered for sale is the antique RIVETED IRON-HANDLED COPPER POT / KETTLE / CAULDRON by "GAILLARD PARIS" (partial logo stamp & separate "33" visible at sidewall, left of handle, see 2nd pic) possibly used at the "RITZ CARLTON" (as per 2nd stamp found right of handle, see 4th pic - unfortunately, we have no additional history on this piece), from circa the mid -to- late 19th century (best guess but possibly even older), as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. Being offered for sale AS-FOUND, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back...no questions asked!   CONDITION NOTES: Two sizable repairs at base/bottom rim (see last 6 pics - best visible in the very last 3). We are not experts at assessing copper repairs but they look to be very well done to us. Holds water - NO leaks. Handle remains incredibly strong. Does not sit perfec