Baking dish - Copper

copper fish pot (known in French as poissonnière), typical of traditional rustic French style.
Stile e Periodo: This is an antique or vintage item, often dating from the 19th century or the early 20th century. The style is purely functional and rural, typical of French countryside cooking (French country style).
Materials: It is made of hand-hammered copper, a material chosen for its excellent thermal conductivity. It often features a natural patina due to oxidation.
Distinctive features:
Shape: Oval and elongated, designed specifically for cooking whole fish.
Handle: The large contoured handle is usually wrought iron or cast iron, attached with sturdy rivets.
Current uses: In addition to collecting, these pieces are today repurposed as decorative plant pots (cache-pot) or rustic home and garden furnishing elements.
Condition: well-used