Vintage 1880s French Shallow Copper Stockpot Down by the Sea a visionary at odds with

a visionary at odds with midcentury norms

this vessel is designed for serving stews

French copper mixing bowl with a single brass loop handle for hanging

The black  tulips on the creamy white plate create a graphic effect that  brings a contemporary modernity to a centuries old regal design

A piece of everyday beauty shaped by over a century of use

Vintage 1880s French Shallow Copper Stockpot Down by the Sea a visionary at odds withFrom 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