Antique 19th Century French Copper Sauté Pan Tin Overspill Forged Iron Handle

Antique 19th Century French Copper Sauté Pan Tin Overspill Forged Iron Handle

£29.95
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Antique 19th Century French Copper Sauté Pan Tin Overspill Forged Iron Handle

Antique 19th Century French Copper Sauté Pan Tin Overspill Forged Iron Handle

£29.95

There is a distinct, unpretentious beauty to antique culinary tools that prioritize hard work over pristine aesthetics. Hailing from the same 19th-century French estate batch as its larger counterparts, this copper sauté pan (or sauteuse) is an exceptionally charming example of period French copperware.
The pan is fitted with a rugged, hand-forged iron handle secured by three heavy copper rivets, ending in the traditional teardrop hanging loop. A highly notable feature of this piece is the visible historic tin overspill running along the upper exterior rim. This is a marvelous testament to its working life, showing where a traditional coppersmith or kitchen servant hand-applied a fresh layer of protective tin over an open fire, leaving an authentic, tactile signature on the copper face.
Beautifully patinated and perfectly scaled for smaller spaces, it makes a splendid, highly authentic decorative accent for a modern rustic pot rack or country kitchen.
Condition Report & Safety Notice:
In solid, stable antique condition throughout. The copper body exhibits a few superficial dings, shallow handling dents, and a rich, uneven patina that gives it immense visual character. The interior tin lining shows substantial age-related wear, darkening, and minor historic scaling, with the aforementioned overspill visible on the front exterior rim. The heavy forged iron handle is completely rigid and structurally secure.
Please Note: This item is sold strictly as a decorative antique for display purposes only. Due to the age and degradation of the historic interior lining, it would require professional re-tinning before it could safely be used for modern culinary preparation.

Dimensions & Weight

• Pan Diameter: Approx 7.5 inches (19 cm)
• Pan Height: Approx 2.2 inches (5.5 cm)
• Total Length (Including Handle): Approx 14.5 inches (37 cm)
• Weight: 884 grams (approx. 0.88 kg / 1 lb 15 oz)

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