{"product_id":"large-french-vintage-copper-ladle","title":"Antique French Copper Ladle – 63cm Long Handled Open Fire Hearth Ladle | Tin Lined","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA vintage French brocante find, this impressive antique copper ladle is a wonderful piece of traditional French kitchenalia, with an exceptionally long 63cm handle, tin lining and substantial 17cm diameter copper bowl.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt least 80 years old, this is quite different from an everyday domestic serving ladle. Its unusually long handle is associated with traditional hearth and open-fire cooking, allowing the cook to reach into large cooking pots or vessels positioned over the fire while remaining further away from the heat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eToday, its impressive proportions make it particularly appealing as a decorative piece. Hung on a wall alongside antique copper pans and utensils, it would make a fabulous statement in a French country kitchen, farmhouse interior, restaurant, café or collected vintage kitchen display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Authentic antique French copper ladle with tin lining\u003cbr\u003e• Sourced from a traditional French brocante\u003cbr\u003e• At least 80 years old\u003cbr\u003e• Exceptional 63cm overall length\u003cbr\u003e• Large 17cm diameter copper ladle bowl\u003cbr\u003e• Long metal handle with traditional riveted attachment\u003cbr\u003e• Historically suited to hearth\/open-fire cooking and large cooking vessels\u003cbr\u003e• Far larger than a standard domestic serving ladle\u003cbr\u003e• Wonderful aged French kitchenalia\u003cbr\u003e• Striking wall-hanging or kitchen display piece\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for French farmhouse, rustic and country interiors\u003cbr\u003e• One-off vintage brocante find\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Overall length: 63cm \/ approx. 24.8\"\u003cbr\u003e• Ladle diameter: 17cm \/ approx. 6.7\"\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: approx. 0.7kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• French farmhouse kitchen wall displays\u003cbr\u003e• Antique copper collections\u003cbr\u003e• Rustic and country kitchen décor\u003cbr\u003e• Hearth and fireplace displays\u003cbr\u003e• Restaurant, bistro or café interiors\u003cbr\u003e• Period property styling\u003cbr\u003e• Collectors of antique French kitchenalia\u003cbr\u003e• Creating a traditional French copper wall arrangement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an authentic antique French brocante item believed to be at least 80 years old. It has age-related wear, marks, patina and signs of its long working life, all forming part of its character and history. Please study all photographs as these form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDue to its age and previous use, it is offered primarily as a decorative and collectible piece of antique French kitchenalia rather than for modern food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOver 300 handpicked vintage French homewares and garden finds are available on our website. Browse our full collection at: \u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.allthingsfrenchstore.com\"\u003ewww.allthingsfrenchstore.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eUK Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFree UK mainland delivery including Highlands and Islands. Dispatched via Royal Mail 48 with full tracking; orders sent next working day (Friday orders ship Monday). We reuse packaging where possible as part of our environmental ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Things French Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48358878675174,"sku":"C49","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/1655\/3958\/files\/Vintage_French_copper_ladle.png?v=1789461911","url":"https:\/\/allthingsfrenchstore.com\/products\/large-french-vintage-copper-ladle","provider":"All Things French Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}