{"product_id":"antique-french-copper-saucepan-villedieu-1606264","title":"Antique French Copper Saucepan Tin Lined Iron Handle Villedieu 1606264","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003eFrench Copper Saucepan Villedieu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Villedieu-les-Poeles, the Norman town historically known as the capital of French coppersmithing, this antique French copper saucepan carries a stamped maker's mark reading \"HAVARD VILLEDIEU\" clearly visible on the exterior wall near the handle attachment. Villedieu copper pieces have been collected internationally for generations, and this saucepan is a solid example of that regional craft tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior is formed from copper sheet approximately 1mm thick, retaining a warm reddish-copper tone with light surface patina consistent with age and use. The interior is tin-lined, showing the typical silver-grey finish of traditional French etamage. The lining displays wear marks, minor darkening and surface scratches from historical use, which is normal and expected for a piece of this age. The handle is cast iron, forged in the classic French style with a long upward sweep and a hanging hole at the tip. It is attached to the pan body with two iron rivets, a construction method standard to professional-grade French copper cookware. The rim shows slight unevenness consistent with hand-finished copper work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saucepan measures approximately 8cm in diameter and 5cm in height, equivalent to roughly 3.1\" x 2\". This is a small-format piece, likely used for individual portions, sauces or melting butter, rather than large-batch cooking. The copper wall thickness of 1mm is confirmed by the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small piece well-suited to display alongside other French copper cookware, or as a decorative accent in a kitchen setting. The Havard Villedieu stamp adds provenance interest for collectors of French culinary antiques. The tin lining, while worn, remains largely intact and covers the interior walls fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95% of my items are tariff-free to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-optimised --\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-shopify --\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57525129150808,"sku":"224110284513_BD07_DBC0_91C9_5BC5","price":123.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/5776\/2392\/files\/57_519edc26-921e-45ca-ae5d-a6cac6cf9aed.jpg?v=1781633552","url":"https:\/\/fleamarketfrance.com\/products\/antique-french-copper-saucepan-villedieu-1606264","provider":"Fleamarketfrance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}