Vintage 1870s Copper Hearth Oval Side Handled Skillet Place Settings and shield designs stamped on

and shield designs stamped on one corner

something so beautifully designed should be used for more than just special occasions

A charming French blue trimmed scalloped plate reminiscent of the French countryside

designed and made in the United States with custom end leaves by artist Abby Olsen that depict endangered and extinct plant species of the English moorland

But the actual person behind the legend has long remained elusive

Vintage 1870s Copper Hearth Oval Side Handled Skillet Place Settings and shield designs stamped onThis 19th Century French large oval forged copper skillet was placed on grate that sat over coals in a large hearth. The sides have been crafted with a spout so that rendered fat could be easily poured from the pan.