Mysteries | November 4, 2022
The mystery of the dog-bone handlesWhere did these distinctive handles come from?
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Can you help figure this out?
Mysteries | July 4, 2022
Alex’s J de R stockpotReaders, I’d love your help to consider this mystery piece.
Mysteries | July 5, 2021
Jacquotot, Gaillard, and déjà vuThere’s something curious going on with Jacquotot’s 1925 product catalog.
Mysteries | January 7, 2021
Who made this distinctive pan?Reader Roger B. has a pan with an unusual iron handle.
Mysteries | September 19, 2020
Is this counterfeit Mauviel? (Solved: False alarm.)I suspect so, but I’m not sure. Update: I think it’s genuine.
Mysteries | September 10, 2020
What is this conical pan?A reader sent me these photos and I’m mystified. Can you help?
Mysteries | January 16, 2020
Have I been fooled? (Solved!)I’m starting to suspect this isn’t an antique French pan but instead a modern reproduction. And a reader has solved the mystery for me!
Mysteries | January 9, 2020
Solved: Who or what was F. Ekhart in Vienna?An update: Reader Arndt has helped me figure this out.
Mysteries | November 27, 2019
Help needed!I came across a stamp combination that has me flummoxed. Take a look.
Mysteries | November 6, 2019
Calling all copper detectives…Do you know which French maker used these distinctive brass handles?
Mysteries | January 21, 2019
The mystery of wrinkled brass handles (solved!)I’ve seen something odd on the brass handles of some of my copper pots.