Rare Vintage GAOR Villedieu Heavy Copper Saucepans - Full Professional Series of 6 (Approx. 10 kg) - Stamped "Ostende" A magnificent, professional-grade culinary set comprising 6 graduated French copper saucepans (série de casseroles). This heavy-duty set was crafted in France by the renowned historical atelier GAOR, based in the legendary copper capital of Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy. This specific series features a rare regional merchant stamp: "OSTENDE", indicating it was a custom production or exclusive distribution for a luxury cookware boutique in the coastal city of Ostend, Belgium. ## Technical Specifications: * **Total Weight:** Approx. 10 kg (Heavy professional gauge) * **Wall Thickness:** Approx. 1.8 mm to 2.0 mm (Built for commercial/gastronomy performance) * **Material:** Solid high-purity copper, solid brass handles * **Assembly:** Traditional heavy copper rivets (3-rivet secure attachment per pan) * **Interior:** Hand-lined with traditional tin (tin-lined / étamé) * **Quantity:** 6 unique pieces decreasing progressively in size ## Dimensions (Approximate Diameters): 1. **Largest Pan:** 22 cm (Total length with handle: approx. 42 cm) 2. **Pan 2:** 20 cm 3. **Pan 3:** 18 cm 4. **Pan 4:** 16 cm 5. **Pan 5:** 14 cm 6. **Smallest Pan:** 12 cm ## Condition Report: * **Exterior:** Authentic vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina. No major dents or structural warping; the bases are perfectly flat and stable. * **Interior:** The traditional tin lining is fully intact across all pans, providing excellent coverage without exposed copper. Minor graying, oxidation marks, and storage residues are present, which can be easily cleaned with warm water and baking soda. The tinning does not require a fresh re-tinning process to be safely used for cooking. * **Handles:** The brass handles are rock-solid, with zero wobbling or loose rivets. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a complete, incredibly heavy, and investment-worthy French culinary set that effortlessly combines historical charm with top-tier cooking performance. The product will be professionally packed and sent safely to your address by local post. The pictures of the product are made with the highest possible resolution, precisely to capture possible small defects (small scratches, stains, defect), the pictures are part of the product description.