Mid-Century Chilean L’Etoile Fantuzzi Copper Kettle

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Mid-century copper kettle stamped L’Etoile Fantuzzi – Made in Chile, circa 1960s–1970s. Solid copper with tin-lined interior and … Read more The Skinny
Mid-century copper kettle stamped L’Etoile Fantuzzi – Made in Chile, circa 1960s–1970s. Solid copper with tin-lined interior and turned wood handle. A substantial decorative piece with rich, authentic patina.

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Stamped L’Etoile Fantuzzi – Made in Chile, this kettle is part of the mid-20th-century Chilean copper export movement that brought handcrafted copperware into North American and European kitchens.

Chile has long been one of the world’s leading copper producers, and during the 1960s–1970s, decorative and functional copper pieces were widely exported. Fantuzzi-branded pieces appear in this period and are consistently associated with Chilean manufacture.

This example features:
• Solid copper body
• Tin-lined interior
• Turned wood handle
• Classic sculptural spout
• Original care sheet referencing lacquer and tin lining

Measurements

• 8.5” tall (including handle)
• 8” wide (including spout)
• 7” base diameter

Condition

Vintage condition with visible patina, surface scratches, spotting, and interior darkening consistent with age and use.

Sold as decorative vintage copperware. Not tested for stovetop use.

It brings instant warmth to:
• French country kitchens
• Collected European-style interiors
• Open shelving or pot rack display See less