Antique Extra Large French Copper Stockpot by Dehillerin – Heavy 3mm Copper Pan

Made by the legendary Parisian cookware maker E. Dehillerin, this exceptional extra large French copper stockpot carries the weight and craftsmanship of professional French kitchens from another era.

The Dehillerin stamp, 18 Rue Coquillière, places it within the workshop tradition that supplied generations of chefs and culinary enthusiasts in Paris.

What immediately stands out is its impressive presence. With 3 mm thick copper walls and a substantial 22 lbs weight, this is a serious piece, built during a period when copper cookware was made to endure decades of use.

The solid bronze handles add beautiful contrast against the aged copper body, while the soft patina and signs of use tell the story of a kitchen life already lived. The lid itself has the same handcrafted spirit and construction style, with all the small irregularities antique lovers appreciate.

Placed on a kitchen island, hanging in a French country kitchen, displayed beside antique copper collections, or simply used as a statement decor piece, this is the type of object that naturally becomes the focal point of a room.

Rarely do pieces of this size, thickness, weight, and maker name come together in one object.

Stamped:

E. DEHILLERIN18 Rue Coquillière

Dating approximately from the early 1890s to early 1900s.

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (Diameter without handles × Height without lid): 12.8 x 7.7 inches (32.5 x 19.5 cm)

Copper thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)

Weight: 22 lbs (10 kg)

Condition

• Beautiful antique condition for its age

• Warm aged patina with scattered marks, tiny dents and spots consistent with age and use

• Lid has a dent and several small holes visible in close-up photos. It does not fit with modern precision and sits slightly imperfectly

• Likely the original lid because of similar manufacturing details and construction style, though this cannot be guaranteed with complete certainty