Antique French 13.75" Hand Hammered Copper Pan Platter, Thick Base, Marked C

Item Specifics:

Material: 100% Solid Copper

Hardware: Hand-forged iron/brass heart-shaped bracket with hanging ring

Diameter: 13 3/4 inches (approx. 35 cm

Bottom diameter: 11 1/4 inches

Height: 1 5/8"

Weight: 2.50 lbs (approx. 1.13 kg)

Era: Mid-to-Late 19th Century (Circa 1850–1890)

Maker's Mark: Single hand-stamped letter "C" on the base

Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic 19th-century European (likely French) antique hammered copper pan or presentation platter. Measuring a massive 13 3/4 inches in diameter, this large-format piece features a wonderful, authentic hand-hammered texture displaying an incredibly rich, undisturbed aged patina with deep dark oxidation and copper undertones.This piece showcases exceptional pre-industrial craftsmanship. Unlike uniform, machine-pressed modern reproductions, this pan was manually raised over an anvil, featuring an intentionally thicker, reinforced base to prevent heat warping—a premium design element highly sought after by serious culinary antique collectors.The bottom features a clear, single hand-stamped letter "C" guild or artisan mark. It is securely fitted with a hand-riveted, heart-shaped mounting bracket and an integrated wrought hanging loop, making it incredibly easy to securely display as a rustic farmhouse wall statement piece.

It is in excellent antique condition with honest historical wear, surface character marks, and a stunning dark aged patina. The structural integrity is rock solid with no major dents. The interior tin lining has mostly worn away to the bare copper over time, as is typical for a piece of this age. If you wish to cook with it, it will require professional retinning; otherwise, it is ready to hang immediately as a gorgeous piece of country kitchen decor.Please see all photos for details on the hand-hammered texture, dimensions, and artisan stamp. Ships quickly and securely packed.