Well House Cast Iron Air Vent (1857 mold) Start Price USD 60.00 Current Price USD 60.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 60.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, June 29, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Location Smithfield, RI See more about 'Well House Cast Iron Air Vent (1857 mold)' Description Traditional New England Well House Cast Iron Vent.  Produced in a New England Foundry from an original well house casting made in Providence Rhode Island at the Bates Foundry in 1857. Painted Black. 12" round. 3/8" thick approximately. Includes Stainless Steel Mounting Screws. New England homes originally all used a dug well to gather their water.  The well house protected the well. Illustrated plans to build your own New England Well House available for an additional $40.  Place a Bid!