Vintage Cousances 18 Cast Iron Saucepan with Lid - Orange Enamel - Made in France - Used

Used condition. Please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing. Condition as shown in images.

A vintage Cousances No. 18 cast iron saucepan with matching lid, finished in the iconic volcanic orange enamel and made in France. Cousances was a celebrated French foundry acquired by Le Creuset in 1964, and their cast iron pieces are genuinely sought-after by vintage cookware collectors and Le Creuset enthusiasts alike. This is a single-handled saucepan with an 18cm diameter, complete with its original orange-enamelled cast iron lid fitted with a black Bakelite knob.

Item details (photo-verified):

• Brand: Cousances
• Size: No. 18 (18cm diameter)
• Material: Cast iron
• Exterior finish: Orange vitreous enamel
• Interior: Bare/uncoated cast iron (correct and original for this model)
• Handle: Orange enamel-coated cast iron — hollow tip end, typical of Cousances/Le Creuset vintage design
• Lid: Cast iron with orange enamel exterior; black rectangular Bakelite knob secured with two crosshead screws
• Base markings: “18 / COUSANCES / MADE IN FRANCE” embossed into raw cast iron base
• Country of origin: France

Condition (photo-verified — please read carefully):

• Exterior enamel: vibrant orange; presents well overall; minor surface scuffs and light wear to the enamel at the rim edge; no significant chips or cracks visible
• Interior: bare cast iron interior shows very heavy use patina — dark brown-black cooking residue and carbonised buildup throughout, concentrated at the base centre; this is accumulated cooking patina, not rust; the interior would require thorough cleaning and re-seasoning before use
• Rim: cream/white enamel on the top lip largely intact with some minor wear patches
• Handle: structurally sound; hollow tip end is normal for this design
• Lid knob: black Bakelite knob intact; screws present and appear secure
• Base: uncoated cast iron; shows age and use patina with light surface oxidation typical of stored cast iron; no cracks visible

Suitable for display, collection, or use after thorough cleaning and re-seasoning. Compatible with gas, electric, and AGA hobs. Not induction compatible.