19th Century French Copper Lidded Cooking Pot With Iron Handle

 A charming 19th-century French copper cooking pot, retaining its original fitted lid and swing handle. Entirely characteristic of traditional European kitchenware, this compact vessel combines practical construction with the rich, warm surface that makes antique copper so decorative today.

The cylindrical body is fashioned from copper and displays a beautifully aged, highly reflective surface with subtle variations in tone, traces of oxidation, small marks and irregularities acquired through generations of use. The removable circular lid is fitted with a substantial raised copper handle, while the pot itself is equipped with a dark iron swing handle attached to decorative side mounts. The contrast between the glowing copper body and the darker aged metalwork gives the piece considerable visual character.

The interior retains extensive traces of its old lining, now naturally worn and oxidized, providing further evidence of its utilitarian past. Construction details, including the visible seams, riveted fittings and hand-finished surfaces, contribute to its authentic antique appearance.

Originally intended as a functional cooking or kitchen vessel, this attractive piece now makes an excellent decorative object for a country kitchen, farmhouse interior or collection of antique culinary copper. Its modest proportions also make it particularly easy to display on shelving, a kitchen dresser or tabletop.

Dimensions:
Height: 16.5 cm (6.50 in)
Diameter: 13 cm (5.12 in)