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Identification

An extraordinary discovery

Sharp-eyed reader David A. found it.

40cm daubière, “Henry VIII”

Cooking with copper

Cooking with a copper daubière

Congratulations! You’re the proud owner of one of the oddest pans in the French batterie de cuisine.

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Guest post: A tale of three Windsors

Set them together and their subtle differences emerge.

Cooking with copper

Guest post: In lieu of Halloween

Park your broom and sit for a spell, I have a haunting story to tell…

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Trio of Legry saucepans

These very fancy ladies have somehow ended up with the wrong hats.

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Guest post: Roger’s 32cm plat à sauter

“It doesn’t quite fit into the usual categories.”

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Guest showcase: 40cm Jacquotot sauté with original lid

It’s unusual — and wonderful — to see an antique Jacquotot pan with its original lid.

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Advice

Cleaning & maintenance

Maintenance: Rusty iron handles
Maintenance: Rusty iron handles

The iron handles on early French pans can be susceptible to rust.

Cleaning & maintenance

Maintenance: Metal polish for tarnish
Maintenance: 50cm cocotte

I need to do something about the tarnish popping up on this lovely display piece.

Retinning & restoration

Guest post: Restoring a pot at home, part 2
Guest post: Restoring a pot at home, part 2

And now, on to the thrilling conclusion!

Buyer's Guide

The misleading "Gaillard Paris" stamp (updated)

Opinions

Questionable “Gaillard Paris” items resurface
Weight matters.

Buying online

Weight matters.
Sorry, Soy Türkiye, you’re not getting any more of my money.

Opinions

Sorry, Soy Türkiye, you’re not getting any more of my money.