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Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Antique French Country 11" Round Hand Forged Copper Sauce Pan Pot with Handle
Antique French Country 11" Round Hand Forged Copper Sauce Pan Pot with Handle

Antique French Country 11" Round Hand Forged Copper Sauce Pan Pot with Handle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country 11" Round Hand Forged Copper Sauce Pan Pot with Handle. Item features 11

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Late 19th Century Other Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

19th Century Copper Sauce Pan
19th Century Copper Sauce Pan

19th Century Copper Sauce Pan

$395

H 6.38 in W 18.5 in D 8.5 in

19th Century Copper Sauce Pan

Located in High Point, NC

19th century copper saucepan from France. The copper pot is dovetailed with brass and the edge of

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19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Antique French Dovetailed Copper Sauce Pan Candy Making Sugar Pot & Lid
Antique French Dovetailed Copper Sauce Pan Candy Making Sugar Pot & Lid

Antique French Dovetailed Copper Sauce Pan Candy Making Sugar Pot & Lid

$199Sale Price|30% Off

H 4.25 in W 14.25 in D 5.25 in

Antique French Dovetailed Copper Sauce Pan Candy Making Sugar Pot & Lid

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French copper candy / chocolate making / sugar pot / sauce pan with half round pour spout

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper, Iron

Set of French Three Copper Sauce Pans in Different Sizes, 19th Century
Set of French Three Copper Sauce Pans in Different Sizes, 19th Century

Set of French Three Copper Sauce Pans in Different Sizes, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Set of French Four Copper Pots in Different Sizes, 19th Century. Professionally cleaned and

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19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Saucepan Stamped Liptons
Large Antique George III Quality Copper Saucepan Stamped Liptons

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Saucepan Stamped Liptons

Located in Suffolk, GB

??Large antique George III quality copper sauce pan stamped Liptons with the original iron handle

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France Country K
Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France Country K

Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France Country K

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique a La Menagere (Bistro) copper stock pot sauce pan or cookware

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1920s French French Provincial Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Antique Duparquet DH&M Copper Sugar Candy Jam Sauce Pot Pan w Spout 12"
Antique Duparquet DH&M Copper Sugar Candy Jam Sauce Pot Pan w Spout 12"

Antique Duparquet DH&M Copper Sugar Candy Jam Sauce Pot Pan w Spout 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

, Huot & Moneuse Co. Round copper pan with slightly tapered base, triangular pour spout and hollow copper

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Early 1900s Bauhaus Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France 19"
Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France 19"

Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France 19"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French A La Ménagère copper cook pot. Famous Paris Department Store. This department store

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Copper Pot
19th Century French Copper Pot

19th Century French Copper Pot

$395

H 8.38 in W 20 in D 9.63 in

19th Century French Copper Pot

Located in High Point, NC

attached to the sauce pan by copper pins. The pan without the handle measured 5 inches high.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

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1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan
1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

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H 15.7 in W 14.6 in D 8.7 in

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

Located in High Point, NC

A copper pan from the turn of the century Belgium. One of the best metals for conducting heat

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Early 1900s French Country Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan
1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

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H 1.8 in W 9.4 in D 9.4 in

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

Located in High Point, NC

A copper pan from turn of the century Belgium. One of the best metals for conducting heat evenly

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Early 1900s French Country Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan
1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

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H 1.8 in W 12.2 in D 12.2 in

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

Located in High Point, NC

A copper pan from turn of the century Belgium. One of the best metals for conducting heat evenly

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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan
1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

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H 2 in W 18.1 in D 11.8 in

1900s Belgian Copper Sauce Pan

Located in High Point, NC

A copper pan from turn of the century Belgium. One of the best metals for conducting heat evenly

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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Antique 19th Century French Copper Sauce Pan Pot A La Menagere Paris France
Antique 19th Century French Copper Sauce Pan Pot A La Menagere Paris France

Antique 19th Century French Copper Sauce Pan Pot A La Menagere Paris France

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century copper saute pan or pot by A La Menagere of Paris France. Marked along handle

Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Copper Pan
Copper Pan

Copper Pan

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H 4 in Dm 8 in

Copper Pan

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate French Copper Sauce Pan

Category

19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th century French Copper Cookware
19th century French Copper Cookware

19th century French Copper Cookware

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of French copper sauce pans in graduated sizes featuring riveted metal handles with a slight

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1860s French French Provincial Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Exceptional 18th - 19th Century Copper Batterie De La Cuisine
Exceptional 18th - 19th Century Copper Batterie De La Cuisine

Exceptional 18th - 19th Century Copper Batterie De La Cuisine

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

century, all are newly re-tinned). 13 copper sauce pans (two with lid, all 19th century and all newly re

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19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Copper Pans, Pots
Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Copper Pans, Pots

Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Copper Pans, Pots

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H 3.31 in W 21.26 in D 11.23 in

Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Copper Pans, Pots

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

decorate your kitchen but are ready to be used for cooking as well. Antique copper sauce pan

Category

19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Antique French Copper Lidded Sauce Saute Pan Cook Pot Farmhouse
Antique French Copper Lidded Sauce Saute Pan Cook Pot Farmhouse

Antique French Copper Lidded Sauce Saute Pan Cook Pot Farmhouse

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French copper cook pot or saute pan featuring cast iron handle and lid. Measure: 21".  

Category

Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper, Iron

4 Antique French Banon Copper Brass Pots & Lids Skillet Saute Pan Boiler
4 Antique French Banon Copper Brass Pots & Lids Skillet Saute Pan Boiler

4 Antique French Banon Copper Brass Pots & Lids Skillet Saute Pan Boiler

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of 3 antique French Banon copper sauce pots / pans with lids plus one skillet / saute pan, all

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Set of Six French Copper Sauce Pans
Antique Set of Six French Copper Sauce Pans

Antique Set of Six French Copper Sauce Pans

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H 3.94 in W 15.36 in D 8.27 in

Antique Set of Six French Copper Sauce Pans

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of six beautiful copper sauce pans. The largest is 10 cm high, is 21 cm in diameter and 39 cm

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Antique Copper Pans, Copper Pots
Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Antique Copper Pans, Copper Pots

Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Antique Copper Pans, Copper Pots

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

in.) Diameter: 22.5 cm (8.9 in.) Antique copper sauce pan. Beautifully shaped wrought iron

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19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Small Batterie De La Cuisine of Re-Tinned Copper Pans and Pots
Small Batterie De La Cuisine of Re-Tinned Copper Pans and Pots

Small Batterie De La Cuisine of Re-Tinned Copper Pans and Pots

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

.). Diameter: 16.5 cm (6.5 in.). Antique copper sauce pan with lid. Beautifully shaped wrought iron handle

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19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Set of Three Re-Tinned Copper Pots, Copper Pans
Set of Three Re-Tinned Copper Pots, Copper Pans

Set of Three Re-Tinned Copper Pots, Copper Pans

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H 4.26 in W 21.26 in D 11.23 in

Set of Three Re-Tinned Copper Pots, Copper Pans

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

be used for cooking as well. Antique copper sauce pan. With cast iron handle. Age: 19th century

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19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Copper Pans and Pots
Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Copper Pans and Pots

Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Copper Pans and Pots

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H 3.31 in W 21.26 in D 11.23 in

Magnificent Set of Re-Tinned Copper Pans and Pots

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

decorate your kitchen but are ready to be used for cooking as well. Antique copper sauce pan

Category

18th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Low Copper Pan or Sauce Pan
Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Low Copper Pan or Sauce Pan

Mid-19th Century Anglo-French Low Copper Pan or Sauce Pan

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century low copper pan or sauce pan with iron handle, Anglo-French. Good quality, dove

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper, Iron

Set of Five Antique French Copper & Brass Pots Sauce Pans
Set of Five Antique French Copper & Brass Pots Sauce Pans

Set of Five Antique French Copper & Brass Pots Sauce Pans

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique set of five French graduated copper pots and sauce pans. The lovely long handles

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique 19th Century French Hammered Copper Sauce Saute Frying Pan
Antique 19th Century French Hammered Copper Sauce Saute Frying Pan

Antique 19th Century French Hammered Copper Sauce Saute Frying Pan

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century French hammered copper frying pan featuring forged cast iron handle. Measure

Category

Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique French Copper Cast Iron Sauce Saute Pan Cook Pot Farmhouse Rustic
Antique French Copper Cast Iron Sauce Saute Pan Cook Pot Farmhouse Rustic

Antique French Copper Cast Iron Sauce Saute Pan Cook Pot Farmhouse Rustic

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French copper sauce or saute pan / pot featuring a cast iron handle. Measure:19".  

Category

Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper, Iron

Napoleon III Copper Sauce Pan Stamped "LC", circa 1865
Napoleon III Copper Sauce Pan Stamped "LC", circa 1865

Napoleon III Copper Sauce Pan Stamped "LC", circa 1865

Located in Atlanta, GA

Napoleon III copper sauce pan stamped "LC", circa 1865 Overall with handle: 23" W x 11.5" D 11.5

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1860s Napoleon III Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Set of French Copper Sauce Pans
Set of French Copper Sauce Pans

Set of French Copper Sauce Pans

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H 4 in Dm 10.5 in

Set of French Copper Sauce Pans

Located in Sheffield, MA

This is a complete set of French pans in wonderful condition. these came from a French home in the

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19th Century French Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper

Six Copper Sauce Pans in Nested Size, Lous Philippe France ca.1830
Six Copper Sauce Pans in Nested Size, Lous Philippe France ca.1830

Six Copper Sauce Pans in Nested Size, Lous Philippe France ca.1830

Located in Houston, TX

A matched set of six graduated sized copper sauce pans from the Louis Philippe period in France c

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Copper, Steel

Antique Graduated Set of Five French Copper Sauce Pans
Antique Graduated Set of Five French Copper Sauce Pans

Antique Graduated Set of Five French Copper Sauce Pans

Located in Hartlepool, GB

Antique set of five French graduated copper pans with brass handles. Measures: Diameter x

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Copper Sauce Pan

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Helmet Crest Ngoin Mask from Cameroon Africa

$3,800

H 19.5 in W 11 in D 10 in

Helmet Crest Ngoin Mask from Cameroon Africa

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Helmet Crest mask is categorized as a “Babanki” style Ngoin mask from Northwestern provinces of Cameroon circa first half of 20th century. In part of highland area called “Camer...

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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Antique Copper Sauce Pan

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Framed Street Photograph by Vivian Maier Editioned with Provenance
Framed Street Photograph by Vivian Maier Editioned with Provenance

Framed Street Photograph by Vivian Maier Editioned with Provenance

By Vivian Maier

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Guere Mask from Cote d'Ivoire Africa with Sotheby's Sticker

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Antique Copper Sauce Pan For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique copper sauce pan you’re looking for. Frequently made of copper, metal and iron, every antique copper sauce pan was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique copper sauce pan — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique copper sauce pan bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Copper Sauce Pan?

Prices for an antique copper sauce pan can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $2,466, while the average can fetch as much as $235.

Materials: Copper Furniture

From cupolas to cookware and fine art to filaments, copper metal has been used in so many ways since prehistoric times. Today, antique, new and vintage copper coffee tables, mirrors, lamps and other furniture and decor can bring a warm metallic flourish to interiors of any kind.

In years spanning 8,700 BC (the time of the first-known copper pendant) until roughly 3,700 BC, it may have been the only metal people knew how to manipulate.

Valuable deposits of copper were first extracted on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus around 4,000 BC — well before Europe’s actual Bronze Age (copper + tin = bronze). Tiny Cyprus is even credited with supplying all of Egypt and the Near East with copper for the production of sophisticated currency, weaponry, jewelry and decorative items.

In the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, master painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, El Greco, Rembrandt and Jan Brueghel created fine works on copper. (Back then, copper-based pigments, too, were all the rage.) By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, decorative items like bas-relief plaques, trays and jewelry produced during the Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods espoused copper. These became highly valuable and collectible pieces and remain so today.

Copper’s beauty, malleability, conductivity and versatility make it perhaps the most coveted nonprecious metal in existence. In interiors, polished copper begets an understated luxuriousness, and its reflectivity casts bright, golden and earthy warmth seldom realized in brass or bronze. (Just ask Tom Dixon.)

Outdoors, its most celebrated attribute — the verdigris patina it slowly develops from exposure to oxygen and other elements — isn’t the only hue it takes. Architects often refer to shades of copper as russet, ebony, plum and even chocolate brown. And Frank Lloyd Wright, Renzo Piano and Michael Graves have each used copper in their building projects.

Find antique, new and vintage copper furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.