Large French Antique Confit Pot with Yellow Glaze 12.9" manganese sides and top

sides and top

A practical and decorative find for lovers of antique copper and French country style

3"  /  21cm

A floral sprig sits in the centre of the cartouche framing

the cooler is ideal for chilling wine or champagne and makes an eye-catching centrepiece for a dining table

Large French Antique Confit Pot with Yellow Glaze 12.9" manganese sides and topA French antique confit pot in terracotta, dating to the late 19th century, finished with a warm yellow glaze across the upper half. The classic form features a gently tapering body, two looped side handles, and a softly everted rim. The glaze sits above the traditional fill line, where the pot would have been sealed with fat to preserve meats, leaving the lower section unglazed and porous. The surface has developed a beautifully timeworn character,