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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.
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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.
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.
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Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Antique Stoneware Urn Confit Pot
Located in New York, NY
Small 19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted. Originally used to store and preserve food.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Confit Pot
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good 19th century ocre glazed Confit Pot from the South of France. In good condition, normal small hairline cracks and signs of domestic use.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Ceramics

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Ceramic

3 Handle Confit Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
This hand-thrown 3-handle confit pot, originating from Grottaglie, Puglia, and dating back to the late 1800s, is a beautiful example of rustic Italian farmhouse pottery.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rustic Vases

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Ceramic

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