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Small Le Cresuet saucepan

This dainty saucepan from Le Creuset is in pretty good nick – there’s a small scratch on the inside of the pot, and one or two chips in the rim, but otherwise it’s pretty clean. I love the deep yellow enamel finish, and the spout is a nice practical addition. These pots seems to vary hugely in price, going for anything from $15 to a whopping $75 on eBay – I can only assume the price is dependant on the condition. A nice clean piece from one of the world’s most famous manufacturers of cookware.

NB: Please pay special attention to the dimensions as I’m concerned that the pics don’t show its size properly

Dimensions: 14cm in diameter x 11cm high (with lid on)

Price: R175

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Le Cresuet pot

This pot was designed by Raymond Loewy for Le Cresuet in the  late 1950s. These pots formed part of a retro-futuristic line of kitchenware called Coquelle, and as with most Le Creuset, have become quite collectable. I think that Mr Loewy did a fantastic job in creating a timeless look that all these years later still stands out as a serious piece of design! I love the geometric feel of the shape, and the way the lid seems so much part of the pot, as opposed to a separate piece. Given that the pot is 60-plus years old it’s not suprising that it’s not in mint condition, although it’s still reasonably clean, with the only real signs of its age evident on the inside of the pot where the coating has discoloured from years of use. These vintage pieces of Le Creuset are an excellent investment – the new pots go for R1200 upwards, and aside from their great design I can’t help but think that the older pieces are slightly better made (although modern le Creuset is still of a very high quality).

Dimensions: 15cm high x 20cm wide x 32cm long

Price: R370

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Le Creuset Pot

This is only the second Le Creuset pot with this shape that I’ve come across, so I was absolutely thrilled to find it! Being around 60 years old it shows it age in areas, but for the most part is still very presentable, with the most fantastic turquoise enamel glaze and a shape that is immediately recognisable as a design classic.

Dimensions: 11cm high (with lid on) x 35cm at it longest x 22cm at its widest

Price: R300

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Le Creuset Casserole Dish

A Le Creuset casserole dish with a soft yellow enamel finish and a lid that sits seamlessly on its base. I haven’t come across this shape before, and I simply love the minimalism of its form. This piece has seen plenty of use, so please be aware that its condition is far from perfect (see additional pics for details of wear and tear). That being said it would make a fantastic addition to any serious cook’s collection.

Dimensions: 35 x 17cm

Price: R220

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