Antique French Copper Cooking Pan 

This antique copper pan originates from the southwest of France, a region known for its artisanal metalwork and rustic culinary heritage. Crafted from thick copper with hand-riveted iron handles, it features a well-worn patina and evidence of long-term use, likely in an open-hearth or farmhouse kitchen. The deep base and rounded form suggest it may have been used for slow-cooked dishes such as confit, stews, or preserves. Its age and craftsmanship point to a 19th-century origin or earlier.

Dimensions & Details:
Estimated Origin: Southwest France (possibly Béarn or Gascony region)
Period: 19th century or earlier
Material: Heavy-gauge copper with hand-forged iron handles
Conditio: Naturally aged with deep patina, surface wear and oxidation consistent with age and use. Interior may have remnants of tin lining.
Rarity Traditional utilitarian French cookware; handcrafted, with visible rivets and wear indicative of authentic age
Approximate Size: Width (incl. handles): ~46 cm /Pan diameter: 34cm / Height: 12 cm with handle.