8” RARE Stamped Gaillard French Gourmet Chef Copper Pan Pot
Item History & Price
A rare original piece from French gourmet chef collection. 8” in diameter thick and heavy copper pan stamped GAILLARD PARIS.Substantial brass handle. Freshly re-tinned and ready for use. This piece is from the early editions of Gaillard copper collection that was much more substantial in thickness of copper and therefore is much more valuable as a perfect and even heat conductor that is a must for a gourmet chef. The newer Mauviel copper pieces are much thinner and lighter yet still ...being considered as an investment. Yet the older vintage pieces are much more coveted as they become harder and harder to find or replace from the French famous copper shops cherished supply.Those cherished treasures are being lovingly stored in special rooms at the back of the company shops in France and shown only to serious collectors upon request. As copper became increasingly expensive Mauviel could no longer continue to make the pans of the same thickness of copper to keep the prices within the reach of affordability. The older original pieces became more of the collectors items as they became so hard to find. This pan is one of them. A rare stamp of GAILLARD PARIS is present. Don’t miss the rare chance to own a collectible piece of French gourmet history in such amazingly great condition for its age. I hope it will find a new good home in you kitchen to last another 100+ years of bringing it its warmth and charm.