{"product_id":"antique-french-copper-saucepan-set-3pc-hand-forged-wrought-iron-pigtail-handle","title":"Antique French Copper Saucepan Set 3pc | Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Pigtail Handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning matched set of three professional-grade vintage French copper saucepans, recently hand-polished.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis set was sourced from the Ardingly Antique Fair and features rare, artisanal construction details seldom seen in modern copperware. These are heavy-gauge, high-quality \"extra-forte\" pieces, including a particularly thick 20cm pan suited for professional culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-Forged \"Pigtail\" Handles: \u003c\/b\u003eRare wrought-iron handles, each uniquely formed back on itself in a sealed pigtail loop—a hallmark of early-20th-century French craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStamped Provenance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne pan is marked with the initials\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"BV\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand another with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"V\"\u003c\/b\u003e, indicating they likely served in a professional hotel or estate kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Sizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe set includes two 20cm pans (one of a heavier gauge\/thickness) and one smaller companion pan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProfessionally cleaned with salt and white vinegar and hand-buffed with Solvol Autosol. The exterior is display-ready with a beautiful rose-gold glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSolid heavy-gauge copper with copper-riveted wrought iron handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20cm (x3) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProfessional-grade weight; the larger 20cm pan is significantly thicker than standard consumer copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Note on Interior Lining:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe internal tin lining is currently worn and is not suitable for food preparation in its current state. This set is being sold as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehighly decorative kitchenalia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003erestoration project\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a collector wishing to have them professionally re-tinned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese are heavy, high-quality items and will be packed with extreme care to ensure they arrive in their polished condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Nice Old Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61388975571274,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9317\/9722\/files\/IMG_0695.jpg?v=1774025700","url":"https:\/\/aniceoldthing.com\/products\/antique-french-copper-saucepan-set-3pc-hand-forged-wrought-iron-pigtail-handle","provider":"A Nice Old Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}