Vintage 1850s French Oval Lidded Copper Braiser Forests Made from purple willow it

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Vintage 1850s French Oval Lidded Copper Braiser Forests Made from purple willow itA mid nineteenth century French braiser from the 1850s, shaped in an oval form suited to slow, even cooking. Its proportions suggest careful design for braising meats and vegetables over steady heat, where time and temperature are given equal regard. The fitted lid completes the vessel with a sense of balance, while the copper body bears the depth and character that come with long use. A true kitchen survivor, it stands as a testament to the quality