~ Large Copper Victorian Salmon Poacher Complete With Strainer ~
This solid copper fish kettle is 91cms long. This is an older, more robust one, made for the professional kitchen, it has a tin interior and bronze handles. It is Copper throughout with a heavy insert, and has a thick solid Copper bottom. It is magnificently made with all you would expect from super vintage copper fish kettle with lid, handles and insert. This enables the Chef to remove the cooked fish without damaging the fish itself. It is an ingenious thing that enables you to either poach or shallow steam a whole fish; a salmon, bass or any large fish you wish to cook. This is big enough to do any shellfish or seafood. You can remove it as a whole and use the liquor for your sauce. This is a solid copper, beautiful, heavy robust piece. It would have been used in maybe a stately home or a professional kitchen and would add wow factor to any restaurant. A useable antique of impressive proportions, it will look good from oven to table or embellishing your kitchen with its ever warm glow. There are 2 available, this listing is for 1.
Do not mistake these for contemporary lighter items with strengthening ribs. These are very substantial and original.
~ Dimensions ~
91cm long
28cm wide
20cm deep
Weight approx 15kg
~ Condition ~
It looks great, it does have the patina and minor scratches and marks gathered in a lifetime of service. Please look at the pictures as these form part of our condition report.
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