This is a truly stunning and well-loved antique French copper 'daubière' from the early 18th century. With cast iron handles and legs.
We bought this from a man who lives just forty minutes drive from us who was clearing out the home of his grandparents, his grandmother was in her 90's and had moved to a retirement home. Nothing had changed in the house he said for what seemed like centuries, his grandmother remembers her grandmother using this.
The daubière is a lidded pan used for cooking stews or braising meats in a fireplace in a manner that mimics cooking of an oven. The name derives from the fact that they were used for cooking a “daube ” - a French slow-cooked stew, usually with beef.
With so much known history, this piece is the perfect choice for any lover of all things French.
Rustic condition consistent with age and use.
With lid 22cms (8.5") high, without lid 16cms (6.5") high.
With lid 22cms (8.5") high, without lid 16cms (6.5") high.
Length excluding handles 31cms (12") including handles 46cms (18")