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What are confit pots?

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What are confit pots?
A confit pot is a piece of earthenware pottery employed in French cooking. Before the advent of refrigerators, chefs and home cooks poured reserved duck fat inside. The fat could later be used in other recipes. Shop a range of confit pots on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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French Confit Pot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French confit pot. 1890. Has some historical damage. Dimensions: 12.5 inches (32 cms
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Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French Confit Pot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French confit pot. 1890. Has some historical damage. Dimensions 11.5 inches (29 cms
Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Various French Confit Pots
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Various 19th C French confit pots. 1880. Prices range from £100 - £200 per pot. Dimensions of
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Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French Provincial Terracotta "Confit" Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Terracotta "Confit" Pot With an Unusual Combination of Yellow and
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

20th Century French Confit Pot
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this is a lovely French confit pot. Confit pots were used for food
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20th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Stoneware Urn Confit Pot
Located in South Salem, NY
Small 19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted. Originally used to store and preserve
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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