Sigh. Always test cast iron of unknown history. Any wall mounting tips lol?
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It could've been pewter. You can melt that in a pan on the stovetop. 170-230°C is all it takes and your typical electric stovetop can get up to 800-900°C.
I see a reference to lead being removed from pewter “in the 1970s”, and yes, I’m old enough that lead is still in question
Pewter contains Antimony, which is still toxic. It used to be made into cups to induce vomiting.