A collection of vintage enamelled cast iron cookware manufactured by the French firm Le Creuset. The set is finished in the signature Flame, also known as Volcanic, orange gradient enamel. The collection includes a round casserole dish with a matching lid and black phenolic knob; two saucepans of varying sizes with matching lids and turned wooden handles; a circular frying pan with a turned wooden handle; and an oval ribbed grill pan with integrated cast iron handles. The saucepans and frying pan feature turned wooden handles with metal ferrules and circular hanging loops. Each piece is cast with the maker name and country of origin to the base. The medium saucepan base is marked LE CREUSET MADE IN FRANCE 20. The small saucepan base is marked LE CREUSET MADE IN FRANCE 16. The frying pan base is marked LE CREUSET MADE IN FRANCE 24. The grill pan base is marked LE CREUSET MADE IN FRANCE. The casserole dish base is marked LE CREUSET MADE IN FRANCE C.
Condition report:
The set shows evidence of significant domestic use throughout. The interior enamelled surfaces are heavily stained, darkened, and exhibit carbonisation from previous cooking. There is noticeable wear and scratching to the cooking surfaces across all pieces, with some areas appearing duller than the original high-gloss finish. The exterior enamel shows general wear, including carbon build-up and scorching on the bases. There are minor chips to the enamel consistent with age and use, particularly concentrated around the rims. The wooden handles are intact but show darkening near the metal junctions due to heat exposure.
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