Antique Copper Cookware Identification Guide. 

A practical guide to identifying antique and vintage French copper cookware through maker’s marks, stamps, numbers and owner’s initials.

How to Use This Guide

If you are trying to identify an antique French copper pan, start by comparing the stamp on your cookware with the examples in this archive.

Look closely at the wording, typography, symbols, logos and layout of the mark. Also consider the construction of the pan, copper thickness, handles, rivets, lining and overall style. These details can help establish whether a piece is French, identify a manufacturer or retailer, and provide clues about its approximate age.

Keep in mind that some manufacturers used different marks during different periods, while other stamps were applied by retailers, hotels or professional kitchens rather than the original maker.