A large antique French copper stock pot of the type found in professional and institutional kitchens across France from the 19th century onward. This antique French copper stock pot is a substantial piece, made from hand-formed copper sheet with cast brass handles, following the construction methods standard in French professional cookware production of the period.
The body is cylindrical and deep, with straight sides and a flat base. The copper retains a warm, polished surface with the natural patina and minor surface marks consistent with age and genuine use. Two cast brass side handles are riveted directly to the body using a broad three-rivet plate mount, a detail typical of French professional-grade copper cookware. A matching copper lid with a cast brass bar handle, secured by two riveted feet, accompanies the pot. The lid fits flush to the rim. A stamped number -- appearing to read "44" -- is visible on the upper body near one handle, likely a kitchen inventory or workshop mark. The interior shows solder joins at the seam. Some darkening is visible at the lid rim junction, consistent with heat use over time.
The pot measures 24.5cm in diameter and 24.5cm in height (9.6" x 9.6"), with a wall thickness of approximately 1mm. Total weight is 3.9kg, reflecting the solid gauge of the copper used. These proportions place it firmly in the mid-to-large professional range.
A pot of this scale and construction has genuine appeal for display in a kitchen, as a wine cooler or ice bucket, or as part of a collection of antique French copper cookware. The stamped mark adds a point of provenance interest for collectors.
