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Set of Five Antique French Copper Gratin Dishes with Tin Lining and Brass Loop

$440
£331.66
€387.92
CA$622.78
A$634.08
CHF 365.17
MX$7,640.15
NOK 4,237.84
SEK 4,275.72
DKK 2,899.52

About the Item

A charming set of five antique French copper gratin dishes, each measuring 5.5 inches in diameter, dating to the 19th century and consistent with the robust, hand-crafted copperware produced in the great French culinary tradition. Individual gratin dishes of this size — ideal for single-serving preparations — were standard equipment in the well-appointed bourgeois and professional French kitchen, used for gratins, eggs en cocotte, soufflés, and a range of classic baked and broiled dishes. Each shallow dish is formed from heavy-gauge copper with a warm, richly patinated exterior and retains its original tin lining, still largely intact and displaying the characteristic matte silver surface of hand-applied étamage. The standout feature of this set is the distinctive double-loop brass handles affixed to either side of each dish — an elegant and decorative detail that elevates these beyond purely utilitarian wares and makes them as appealing displayed on a kitchen wall or open shelf as they are in use at the table. The copper shows honest patina and age-appropriate wear consistent with genuine antique kitchen use, and the handles retain good brass color with natural toning. A cohesive and highly collectible set that would appeal equally to serious collectors of French antique copperware, culinary historians, and those seeking characterful, functional pieces for a country kitchen or farmhouse interior. Set of: 5 Diameter: 5.5 inches each Condition: Good antique condition; original tin lining present; brass handles intact with natural patina. Keywords: antique French copper gratin dishes, tin-lined copper dishes, individual gratin pans, 19th century French copperware, copper serving dishes, brass handle copper pans, French kitchen antiques, vintage copper cookware, French country kitchen, copper gratin set, antique tinned copper, French farmhouse cookware
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Diameter: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Essex, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Item # 5491stDibs: LU5000150385342

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