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46cm Legry Dehillerin Daubiere 20

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46cm Dehillerin-Legry daubière

This special piece brings together two of my favorite makers in an unexpected way.

Guest post: Amy's Batterie de Cuisine

History

Kitchens with copper: The Breakers

The Breakers is a Gilded Age mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, with a kitchen full of copper.

Copper at Giverny

History

Monet’s stove

This spectacular stove deserves its own post.

P1

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Guest post: A little story about a big spoon

“The spoon had been lying under a cupboard in the cellar of the seller’s parents’ house for more than 60 years.”

History

Guest post: Jos Heinrichs copper/steel bimetal “KA-2”

“This is far thicker than the 2.5 mm at which modern stainless lined copper maxes out.”

Identification

Additional historical catalogs added

Reader Kris P. has tracked down some rarities for us.

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Guest showcase: 16cm dovetailed Windsor

As owner Matt puts it, “My expectations were massively exceeded.”

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Advice

Retinning & restoration

Guest post: Gerhard rescues two sauté pans
Guest post: Gerhard rescues two sauté pans

“I had a feeling the pans might be something special.”

Cleaning & maintenance

Cleaning up tin
Cleaning up tin

Oh, the magic of the soda bath.

Stuff I use

Stuff I use: Wright’s copper cleaner
Stuff I use: Wright's copper cleaner

For serious tarnish, Wright’s is more effective — but also more abrasive — than Bistro.

Buyer's Guide

In praise of no-name copper

Opinions

In praise of no-name copper
34cm Jones Bros. saucepan "Moulton Paddocks"

Buying online

Price by weight
Mauviel's path forward

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Mauviel’s path forward