Antique Heavy Gauge Copper Milk / Chocolatière Pan – Stamped A. Bertuch (c. 1880s–1910s)
- Regular price
- £120.00
- Sale price
- £120.00
- Regular price
A exceptional antique heavy-gauge copper pan, ideal for warming milk, melting chocolate, or preparing delicate sauces. Featuring a rich, authentic aged patina, this piece bears the historic maker/retailer stamp of A. Bertuch clearly on the side. Crafted with commercial-grade density, it offers a striking display piece for a rustic French country, farmhouse, or classic antique kitchen interior.
Key Features & Specifications
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Dimensions: 12.5 cm diameter (width) × 9 cm depth (height).
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Type: Small saucepan / Milk pan / Chocolatière pan.
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Material: Very heavy-gauge solid copper with traditional riveted construction.
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Maker's Mark: Stamped on the side body with the A. Bertuch mark.
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Condition: Unpolished antique condition showing a deep, dark natural patina. Expected signs of age and historic character suitable for decorative display (or restoration/re-tinning for culinary use).
About the Maker / Retailer
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A. Bertuch (Alfred Bertuch): Operated a renowned store and factory in Berlin, supplying high-end, solid copper cookware and professional kitchen equipment to grand European hotels, fine dining restaurants, cafés, and wealthy residential estates.
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Era: Late Victorian to Edwardian / Art Nouveau period (circa 1880s–1910s).
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Craftsmanship: Renowned for exceptionally thick copper construction, robust riveted bracket fittings, and heavy iron/brass handles built to endure intensive professional kitchen use.
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