Le Creuset - Casserole dish - Cousances 1553 - source, Enamel - Cousances

Beautiful old oval enamelled cast iron casserole attributed to Cousances, made in France, dating from the 1970s, in its emblematic volcanic orange / flame orange color.

This model has a particularly interesting technical feature: a hollow reservoir lid, designed to hold cold water or ice to promote gentle cooking, good moisture retention, and regular internal condensation during preparation.

Its oval shape, less common, gives it additional interest both for culinary use and for collection.

Description
Brand / attribution: Cousances
Model: 1553
Period: 1970s
Material: enameled cast iron
Color: volcanic orange / flame orange
Manufacture: France
Special feature: reservoir lid for gentle cooking and condensation effect
Shape: oval

Dimensions
Height: 15 cm
Length: 36 cm
Width: 24 cm
Weight: 5.5 kg

Condition
Good overall condition.
To note:
visible signs of use on the bottom of the pot
small enamel chips on the rim of the lid
small signs of use on the rim of the casserole
Condition consistent with an old piece that has been used.
See photos for precise detail.

This oval casserole fits into the French high-end cookware tradition of the second half of the 20th century.
The reservoir lid constitutes a sought-after cooking system, designed to:
- Promote even cooking
- Preserve the moisture of preparations
- Limit drying out
- Support the development of flavors

Its oval shape, rarer than round models, makes it particularly well suited to certain preparations (poultry, elongated pieces, braises) and more interesting to collectors of French enameled cast iron.

A beautiful old French casserole, functional, decorative and less common in this shape, ideal for collection, cooking, or vintage décor.

Careful, protective shipment,
Kind regards,