Antique French Copper Saucepan Set 3pc | Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Pigtail Handle

A stunning matched set of three professional-grade vintage French copper saucepans, recently hand-polished.

This 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.

Key Features:

• Hand-Forged "Pigtail" Handles: Rare wrought-iron handles, each uniquely formed back on itself in a sealed pigtail loop—a hallmark of early-20th-century French craftsmanship.
• Stamped Provenance: One pan is marked with the initials "BV" and another with "V", indicating they likely served in a professional hotel or estate kitchen.
• Standard Sizing: The set includes two 20cm pans (one of a heavier gauge/thickness) and one smaller companion pan.
• Condition: Professionally cleaned with salt and white vinegar and hand-buffed with Solvol Autosol. The exterior is display-ready with a beautiful rose-gold glow.

Technical Specifications:

• Material: Solid heavy-gauge copper with copper-riveted wrought iron handles.
• Sizes: 20cm (x3) 
• Weight: Professional-grade weight; the larger 20cm pan is significantly thicker than standard consumer copper.

Important Note on Interior Lining:

The internal tin lining is currently worn and is not suitable for food preparation in its current state. This set is being sold as highly decorative kitchenalia or as a restoration project for a collector wishing to have them professionally re-tinned.

Shipping & Handling:

These are heavy, high-quality items and will be packed with extreme care to ensure they arrive in their polished condition.