Vintage 1850s Copper Side Handled Shallow Hearth Skillet Trays by artisans who have honed

by artisans who have honed their craft using methods and forms dating from the 14th century

Just right for tiny hands to hold on to

it holds a distinct sense of history

Also gorgeous scattered on a tablescape as tea lights

A hand painted pewter standing fireplace with all the hopes that "By the chimney with care" sentiment expresses

Vintage 1850s Copper Side Handled Shallow Hearth Skillet Trays by artisans who have honedA shallow mid 19th centuryFrench hearth skillet, hand formed in copper with a side handle for steady lifting at the fire. Unlined copper inside and out, it was valued for quick, even heat, ideal for sugar work, syrups, preserves, and other preparations where temperature control mattered. Today it brings the look of an old working kitchen to open shelving or the hearth, and it remains a special purpose piece for traditional cooks who appreciate coppers