French Vintage Copper Roasting Pan with New Hand-Wiped Tin Lining & Brass Handles

A beautifully solid French vintage copper roasting or gratin pan, sourced from a traditional brocante market in France. Compact in size, this is a practical and decorative piece with genuine country kitchen character.

It has been professionally re-tinned using the traditional hand-wiped method — a skilled, decades-old process that restores the interior to a fresh, food-safe finish. As is typical with hand-wiped tinning, there is some light tin spillage visible along the interior edges, a hallmark of authentic craftsmanship rather than factory lining.

The pan features solid brass handles riveted securely to the body. The copper has developed a soft, time-earned patina, consistent with age and use.

The base shows a slight warp acquired over time, meaning it does not sit perfectly flat. For this reason, it is not suitable for flat stovetops such as an Aga plate. However, as this piece is designed for oven use, this does not affect its intended function.

A wonderful addition to a country kitchen — equally at home roasting vegetables, baking gratins, or displayed on open shelving.

✨Key Features

• Genuine French vintage copper roasting / gratin pan
• Newly hand-wiped traditional tin lining (food safe)
• Solid brass handles, securely riveted
• Compact, practical oven size
• Sourced from a French brocante market
• Slightly warped base — suitable for oven use, not flat stovetops
• Attractive aged copper patina

📏Dimensions

• Internal size: 18cm x 29cm
• Depth: 8.5cm
• Length including handles: 35cm
• Copper thickness: 1mm
• Shape: Rectangular

🧵Condition

Very good vintage condition. Newly re-tinned interior. Exterior copper shows age-related patina. Slight base warp as described.

🍳 Why Tin Lining?

• This is a traditional French copper pan with a hand-wiped tin lining—a centuries-old re-tinning method used long before modern electroplating.
• Unlike factory-finished linings, this hand-applied tin has a more natural, uneven finish that reflects its authentic craftsmanship and history.
• In France, copper pans are re-tinned multiple times throughout their lifetime, rather than replacing them—giving each pan a new lease of life while retaining its superior cooking performance.
• Copper is highly regarded for its exceptional heat conductivity, ensuring even heat distribution across the pan.
• This makes it ideal for precise cooking and is still preferred by professional chefs worldwide.
• This vintage pan is suitable for gas and electric hobs (not induction) and offers both style and practicality for any kitchen. 

🌿 Please Remember:  Whilst this is vintage and will show signs of a previous life in a French home which all adds to its authentic French shabby chic charm, the new tin lining gives it a "New to you" feel - you will be the first person to cook on its new tin lining. 

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