{"product_id":"set-of-three-vintage-french-copper-canele-molds","title":"Set of Three Vintage French Copper Canelé Molds","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage, likely 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin \/ Source:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach measures approximately 2 inches tall × 2¼ inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper with a silver-colored interior lining, likely tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful set of three vintage French copper canelé molds, traditionally used for baking the deeply fluted \u003cem\u003ecanelés de Bordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach little mold has the classic tall fluted form that gives the pastry its distinctive shape, with warm aged copper exteriors and silver-colored lined interiors. The copper has developed wonderful variation over time, including spotting, darkened areas, and touches of green verdigris that give the set the character of old French kitchenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected together, the three make an especially beautiful little group whether used as culinary objects or simply displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with wear consistent with age and former use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper surfaces show natural patina, spotting, discoloration, surface marks, and areas of verdigris. The interiors retain their silver-colored lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the age and condition of the interior lining are unknown, these are sold as decorative vintage objects. They should be professionally assessed before being returned to culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThese are the kind of little pieces that can move around a kitchen for years and never run out of uses. I would gather them inside a clear glass jar and display the jar in a cabinet, where the warm copper becomes part of the collection without feeling cluttered.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also beautiful alongside white ironstone, old wood, terracotta, other French copper, or even mid-century chrome. The mix of aged copper and cooler metal can be especially good in a collected kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond display, they can be repurposed in endless ways — used while baking with children to hold small ingredients or treats, added to a play kitchen, or even turned into tiny candles by pouring wax into the cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir small scale makes them easy to tuck almost anywhere, and they bring just enough warmth, shine, and French kitchen character wherever they land.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607899259051,"sku":"MET-012","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/vintage-french-copper-canele-molds-set-of-three.jpg?v=1786480257","url":"https:\/\/rueandrelique.com\/products\/set-of-three-vintage-french-copper-canele-molds","provider":"Rue \u0026 Relique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}