Rare Antique Gaillard (Paris, France) French Copper Pot 14” For Sale

Antique Gaillard French Copper Pot – Handcrafted Paris Culinary Copper – 14” – 14.6 lbsOffered here is an exceptional antique copper pot made by the renowned French copper house Gaillard, one of the most respected names in historic French culinary copperware.Gaillard was not simply a single workshop, but a celebrated Parisian family-run copper enterprise with roots tracing back to at least the late 1700s. The company officially claimed a founding date of 1795, though historical references to Gaillard coppersmiths in Paris appear as early as 1761. Over the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Gaillard family operated multiple ateliers throughout Paris, producing high-end copper cookware and professional kitchen pieces for serious culinary use.This piece represents the craftsmanship that made French copper famous worldwide:
- Heavy-gauge hand-crafted copper construction
- Traditional French culinary craftsmanship
- Beautiful aged copper patina
- Substantial professional weight at 14.6 lbs
- Large display and cooking size
- Highly sought after by chefs, collectors, and decoratorsThe Gaillard name evolved through several generations:
- “A. Gaillard”
- “Gaillard fils”
- “J. & E. Gaillard”
- Later “Établissements Jules Gaillard et fils”The company ultimately ceased operations in the 1980s, making authentic Gaillard copper increasingly collectible today.Measurements & Weight:
- Approximately 14 inches wide
- Approximately 4.5 inches tall
- Weight: 14.6 lbsA substantial and visually striking example of classic French copper cookware, perfect for a collection, kitchen display, or continued culinary use.Condition: Vintage antique condition with age-appropriate wear, patina, and signs of use consistent with authentic antique copper cookware. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

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