Hi all, My home was built in 1840's. The kitchen is separate room consisting of a brick dutch oven. The oven was built first and then the house was constructed around it. I have never seen it in operation. Does it take a mason who has special training in dutch oven construction? In a few years when I retire I'll be selling this huge house (money pit) and I want to make it a focal point of the sale but I need to be sure it's safe, thus the need for a mason who knows what he/she is doing. Any thoughts? Thanks. Roger