Vintage 19th Century French Copper Preserve Pan Size:14.25" features horizontal stitch-like stripes of

features horizontal stitch-like stripes of chenille

A chic and timeless collectible mid century folding bamboo

In reaction to the Black Death of the 14th Century that killed more than 25 million Europeans

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Vintage 19th Century French Copper Preserve Pan Size:14.25" features horizontal stitch-like stripes ofThis nineteenth century French preserve pan, made in the 1880s, was designed with a broad mouth and gentle taper to draw off excess liquid and heighten the flavor of ripened fruit. Heavy gauge copper with riveted brass handles marks it as a serious kitchen tool, one that once simmered orchard harvests into fragrant marmalades and jewel toned jams. The surface has mellowed into a warm patina, bearing the marks of long service in provincial kitchens.