Vintage 19th Century French Copper Daubiere Trunk With such possible history attached

With such possible history attached to the design

a characteristic long prized in traditional Italian metalwork

this bowl is perfectly sized for serving salad or pasta or for use as a fruit bowl

A delicate hand-engraved jasmine vine design winds around the perimeter of this serving dish catching and refracting glimmering light

and tarts from a serving dish or platter to the plate

Vintage 19th Century French Copper Daubiere Trunk With such possible history attachedThis heavy iron handled copper lidded casserole was originally used placed over or in coals to leave in the hearth for long slow cooking of stews or meats. Today, it makes for glorious counter storage of bread, crackers, or other dry goods.