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Up for sale is a premium, authentic vintage 6-piece graduated nesting set of professional chef-grade French hammered copper cookware. Handcrafted in Villedieu-les-Poêles, France by the legendary coppersmith Lucien Lecellier, showcasing a fascinating mix of factory stamps and dual-branding for the prestigious US importer Cordon Bleu B.I.A.
This is a beautiful "mixed-stamp" family set from the exact same forge, featuring a matching hammered finish, identical cast iron helper handles, and robust copper rivets. With a massive total net weight of over 19 lbs, this is heavy-gauge, high-end culinary copper built to last for generations.
PROVENANCE & PIECE-BY-PIECE STAMP DETAILS:
• 16cm Saucepan: Dual-Stamped. Features both the circular "L. Lecellier Villedieu Modèle Déposé" stamp and the oval "Cordon Bleu B.I.A. France" crest. Also stamped "16" and "Made in France".
• 18cm Saucepan: Unmarked. Classic vintage French production piece from the same matching set (no maker's marks, stamped size, or origin, which is common for intermediate sizes in historical graduated sets).
• 20cm Saucepan: Lecellier Stamped. Features the circular "L. Lecellier Villedieu Modèle Déposé" stamp and "Made in France" mark.
• 22cm Saucepan: Cordon Bleu Stamped. Features the oval "Cordon Bleu B.I.A. France" crest, size "22", and "Made in France" mark.
• Lids Included: Two matching copper lids with long iron handles (fitting the 18cm and 20cm pans perfectly). One lid is stamped "Made in France 20".
Note: All pots conveniently nest inside one another for compact, space-saving kitchen storage.
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Maker/Brand: Lucien Lecellier / BIA Cordon Bleu (Co-branded French origin)
• Material: Solid Hammered Copper with Riveted Cast Iron Handles
• Total Set Weight: 19 lbs 5 oz (approx. 8.76 kg) — Substantial, heavy professional grade
CONDITION REPORT:
• Exterior: Gorgeous genuine vintage patina with excellent hand-hammered detailing. Shows normal signs of age and kitchen use, including minor surface scuffs, faint oxidation, and character-rich age spots near the handles. No major structural dents.
• Handles: Completely solid, tight, and securely attached with original copper rivets. No wiggling.
• Interior: The traditional tin lining is heavily worn, oxidized, and darkened from age. This set is sold "AS-IS" for restoration and will require professional re-tinning before any food preparation. Alternatively, it makes an incredible, high-end rustic display piece for a gourmet kitchen.
SHIPPING & HANDLING:
This is an exceptionally heavy solid copper set. It will be packed with the utmost care, utilizing thick bubble wrap and heavy cardboard dividers between each nested pot to fully prevent any metal-on-metal friction or scratching during international transit.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the primary condition description. Feel free to contact me with any questions or custom shipping inquiries!
