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The witch’s cauldron is iconic in fairy tales and folklore, and synonymous with Hallowe’en – think of the witches in Macbeth muttering ‘double, double, toil and trouble’ over theirs! It’s a magical vessel, and a powerful symbol in mythology. In its simplest form, it’s a cooking pot which usually stands on three legs, and is sometimes suspended over fire. In ancient times it was an essential kitchen tool, used for cooking.

In folklore, it was the seat of all enchantment, a giant boiling pot used to conjure spells and curses. To the