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Huge French Copper Cheese Vat (Franche-comte)
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
for sale €4,440     $4,820
£3,795

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Huge French Copper Cheese Vat (Franche-comte)

19th century
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An extraordinary 19th century French copper cheese-making vat - 172cm (83") diameter. A truly rare find in this size, it's from the Franche-Comte region. Original Condition.

Width 172cm / 83"

Height 85cm / 33"

*Price includes VAT at 20% (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

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Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Copper Cheese Vat to the 19th Century.

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SA1227805
Description
An extraordinary 19th century French copper cheese-making vat - 172cm (83") diameter. A truly rare find in this size, it's from the Franche-Comte region. Original Condition.

Width 172cm / 83"

Height 85cm / 33"

fig 1. A massive antique French copper cheese vat with a reinforced rim, showing an oxidised exterior with verdigris green highlights.
fig 1. Huge French Copper Cheese Vat (Franche-comte)

Price includes VAT at 20% (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

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If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628.
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

fig 2. A massive antique French copper cheese vat with a reinforced rim, showing an oxidised exterior with verdigris green highlights.
fig 2. Huge French Copper Cheese Vat (Franche-comte)

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Copper Cheese Vat to the 19th Century.

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Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07834 728628
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Near Heathfield
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A massive antique French copper cheese vat with a reinforced rim, showing an oxidised exterior with verdigris green highlights.
Huge French Copper Cheese Vat (Franche-Comte)
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A massive antique French copper cheese vat with a reinforced rim, showing an oxidised exterior with verdigris green highlights.
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These large vessels were essential tools in French dairy farming, specifically within regions like Franche-Comte for producing cheeses such as Comte. Copper was selected for its superior heat distribution, allowing cheesemakers to precisely control temperatures during milk coagulation.

Traditional vats were fabricated from thick, heavy-gauge sheet copper, often featuring hand-hammered seams, dovetailed joints, and reinforced rolled rims to withstand constant daily heating over open hearths.

Authentic period examples exhibit irregular hammer marks, hand-riveted or brazed joints, substantial weight, and extensive surface oxidisation or verdigris on the exterior from historical open-fire exposure.

In modern interiors, large vats are frequently repurposed as substantial hearthside log holders, dramatic foyer planter vessels, or outdoor garden features displaying natural patination.

Maintain the original weathered surface by dusting with a dry cloth. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes to preserve the historical patina; a light application of clear microcrystalline wax will protect the metal while preserving its finish.
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