A charity shopper made a remarkable discovery when they found a vintage Le Creuset casserole dish priced at just £9.99 in a local store. The piece of cookware typically sells for hundreds of pounds.
While browsing the crockery section, the shopper spotted the bright orange pot and on closer inspection realised it was a Le Creuset casserole dish. The inside was in pristine condition, though the outside had some discolouration.
The Find
The shopper shared their luck on the Le Creuset Vintage Facebook page with the caption "My thrift of the day!" and noted that despite external marks, the interior was flawless.
Le Creuset, founded in France in 1925, is renowned for its durable enameled cast iron cookware and vibrant colours. The brand's name comes from the French word for crucible or cauldron, reflecting its origins in metalwork.
Value and Reaction
Modern Le Creuset casserole dishes range from £174 to £415 depending on size, making the £9.99 find a significant bargain.
Other users were impressed. One commented: "Very good find, just clean with hot water and litter Ajax, will like new." Another said: "Dreamy!" A third wrote: "I happen to love this vintage lid design, so at that price I would have purchased it to clean and display regardless." A fourth added: "Wonderful find!"
