French 18th Century Trough

A wonderful 18th century Meat Cooker - Roaster from the Southwest of France. Handsomely crafted in iron. Pieces such as these were set in the fireplace and meat was placed on top t...

A wonderful 18th century copper pressure cooker from the Southwest of France. A great addition to any copperware collection.

A very beautiful early 18th century riveted copper vessel or bowl with an iron handle. A charming and warm accent piece for any kitchen, living area or bath.

A wonderful 18th century French cast iron mortar. A great vessel for flower arranging or storing kitchen utensils.

19th Century French Faience egg basket signed Desvres Fourmaintraux.

Pair of resin dishes in glazed terracotta. In the South West of France, the country named Landes was a poor country having very few natural resources, the inhabitants lived on meager harvests whose land was manured by their flocks of sheep. The Landais also exploited the resin of the maritime pine: it was collected at the foot of the tree using a very artisanal technique which offered low yields: tapping with “crot” (from the Gascon cròt: hole). To harvest the resin, ancient resin workers dug a hole at the foot of the pine, generally between the roots, which they lined with moss. The resin obtained, if it had not crystallized on the care before arriving at the base of the pine, was full of impurities: twigs, sand, insects, and it contained very little turpentine. A first progress was to put dishes at the bottom of these holes which made it possible to collect the resin with fewer impurities, In 1844, the resin pot...

18th century large copper tourtiere or pie pots with lids.Measures: Large Size 17" W, 14.25"D, 8.50"H.

A fantastic 19th century American carved walnut tray with sloped sides, and a wonderful patina only one hundred years of age can bestow. Perfect for use on your dining table, holding...