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A monumental survivor from the Belle Époque kitchens of France. This 22-inch oval copper poissonnière was hand-forged in Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy …
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A monumental survivor from the Belle Époque kitchens of France. This 22-inch oval copper poissonnière was hand-forged in Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy — the legendary “City of Copper” — for poaching whole salmon, turbot, or pike in fragrant court-bouillon. Built for grand brasseries or château banquets, it cradled fish for 50+ guests with effortless grace.
Never retinned. Never polished. Never repaired.
The original hand-wiped tin lining (applied ~1890) remains fully intact, aged to a deep gunmetal patina from a century of wine, vinegar, and herbs. The exterior preserves razor-sharp hammer marks, micro-pitting, and factory tin flash — exactly as the coppersmith set it down. Dovetailed long seams and a forged iron bail handle (for the missing lift-out rack) confirm pre-1910 craftsmanship.
Unmarked — consistent with Gaillard or early Mauviel hotel stock
Perfect for display.
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- Dimensions
- 22ʺW × 8ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Belle Epoque
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Copper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Superb vintage; original tin thin but intact; rack missing Kept as found with 1 period rivet missing. Superb vintage; original tin thin but intact; rack missing Kept as found with 1 period rivet missing. less
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