Vintage 1880s French Shallow Copper Stockpot Baby Pattern number 1086

Pattern number 1086

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Vintage 1880s French Shallow Copper Stockpot Baby Pattern number 1086From the kitchens of nineteenth century France, this shallow copper stockpot dates to the 1880s and was shaped for the steady, open heat of the hearth. Its broad mouth allowed for slow stewing and reduction, where ingredients could be tended and watched with ease. Solid brass handles anchor either side, worn to a mellow tone that speaks to years of use. The copper surface carries a depth of color that only time can produce, a record of meals prepared