Centuria International La Belle French Copper Saucepan & Skillet Set - Vintage

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Professional French Copper Cookware Set - Discovered at a Parisian Brocante
This exquisite vintage duo from Centuria International's "La Belle" … Read more Professional French Copper Cookware Set - Discovered at a Parisian Brocante
This exquisite vintage duo from Centuria International's "La Belle" collection embodies centuries of French culinary tradition. Copper cookware has been the cornerstone of professional French kitchens since the 18th century, prized by chefs from Escoffier's grand hotel kitchens to Julia Child's modern kitchen revolution. The metal's unparalleled thermal conductivity—responding instantly to temperature changes—made it indispensable for the precise techniques that define French haute cuisine.
The Set:

1.5 Quart Saucepan - 6-3/8" diameter x 3-1/8" tall with 6-1/4" brass handle
9.5" Skillet - 9-1/2" diameter x 1-1/2" tall with 8-3/4" brass handle

Construction & Performance:
Copper-clad aluminum with solid brass handles and traditional tin lining—the essential combination for caramel work, delicate sauces, and precise braising. The copper exterior provides unmatched heat responsiveness while the tin lining offers the gentle cooking surface French technique demands.
Condition & Provenance:
Discovered at a charming French brocante, these pieces show minimal signs of use and appear to have been lovingly displayed rather than heavily cooked with. Each has developed a beautiful natural patina with only minor surface scratches consistent with age and careful handling. The saucepan retains its original maker's stamp; the skillet, while unstamped, is identical in construction and finish.
Details:

Made in France
Mid-to-late 20th century
Excellent vintage condition
Ready to display or use

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