The Three Bears
For me, these are straight out of a fairy tale.
40cm
40cm J. Gaillard 4mm rondeau
I think there was a sweet spot in Gaillard production during the first two decades of the 20th century.
40cm Lamalle side-handled daubière
This is like having two pans in one. Two big, really heavy pans.
Guest showcase: 40cm Jacquotot sauté with original lid
It’s unusual — and wonderful — to see an antique Jacquotot pan with its original lid.
40cm Mauviel truitière
This is one of the few single-purpose pans in the French batterie de cuisine.
40cm Gaillard rondeau
For me, the appeal of early Gaillard copper like this rondeau is both its craftsmanship and character.
40cm daubière, “Henry VIII”
This daubière is as dashing as its namesake, Henry VIII of England. Even its handles are cocked with the same
40cm Jacquotot oval gratin
This unusually thick oval gratin is the work of Jacquotot, which makes it even more precious to me.
40cm double-dovetailed stewpot “H.B.”
This pan is lovely but it’s at the end of its useful life.
40cm Duval daubière, “Charlemagne”
Of all the types of copper pots and pans I have, it is the daubières that seem to have the