This is a vintage piece of Cousances cast iron cookware. It is a large, #20 oval dutch oven for roasting, but works well for big pots of soup and stews. The Counces foundry began making cast iron pans in 1553. Four centuries later, in 1957, the brand was acquired by. Also called La Doufeu for slow cooking, Made in France, the color is one of the original burnt orange shades. The condition is good, with a few nicks and faint stains. This will not affect the use of the piece in any way. It is a rare find and wonderful addition to your kitchen! We make every effort to thoroughly describe, but we may miss something occasionally. We value our feedback and will never intentionally deceive. We are fair and. Work hard to make our buyers happy. Thank you for visiting our smoke free site.