{"product_id":"vintage-oval-lidded-baking-dish","title":"Vintage Poterie Renault Oval Baking Dish","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage French stoneware made to travel from oven to table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vintage Oval Baking Dish combines a deep brown exterior with a warm cream interior, an oval shape, and gently flared handles. Its fitted lid helps retain heat during cooking and serving, while the glazed finish allows the baker to move directly from the oven to the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Poterie Renault in the Loire Valley of France, these vintage dishes come from a pottery tradition established in 1847. Their durable stoneware construction and familiar proportions made Renault ceramics a fixture in French cafés, restaurants, hotels, and home kitchens for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Loire Valley Pottery Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1847:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stanislas Renault founded the pottery in Argent sur Sauldre, an area known for its local clay deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Generations of Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Poterie Renault remained a family pottery for five generations before closing in 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for French Kitchens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The company produced durable stoneware for both domestic kitchens and the French hospitality trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Discovery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These pieces were found in a small Loire Valley village after production had ended, making the remaining supply increasingly limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt Glazed Stoneware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The fired surface creates a durable, nonabsorbent finish suited to cooking and serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Tone Glaze:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A rich brown exterior surrounds a warm cream interior, highlighting the oval silhouette and softly rounded rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted Lid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The domed lid helps contain heat and moisture while giving the dish a complete serving form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Handles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flared ends provide a place to grip the baker when transferring it with appropriate oven protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minor differences in glaze, tone, and finish reflect the age and production history of each piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Oven to Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow Cooking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use for braised vegetables, baked pasta, casseroles, gratins, and other dishes that benefit from steady heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller Portions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The medium size is well suited to side dishes, desserts, or meals for one or two people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger Recipes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The large capacity accommodates more generous portions for shared meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove the lid at the table and serve directly from the warm cream interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Poterie Renault\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Salt glazed stoneware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown exterior with warm cream interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium and Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.8 liter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 9 in long x 5.5 in wide x 3 in tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.5 liters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Available with or without lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Argent sur Sauldre, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Differences in glaze, color, and finish are expected among vintage pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited quantities remain following the closure of Poterie Renault\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand washing is recommended. 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