Stuff I use | January 15, 2021
Stuff I use: Wright’s copper cleanerFor serious tarnish, Wright’s is more effective — but also more abrasive — than Bistro.
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Cleaning & maintenance | August 26, 2020
Maintenance: Metal polish for tarnishI need to do something about the tarnish popping up on this lovely display piece.
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Opinions | June 9, 2020
Questionable “Gaillard Paris” still posted for sale!The items are still posted as of July 2021. Please be careful.
Identification | March 13, 2020
The misleading “Gaillard Paris” stamp (updated)I have some updates on this situation.
Retinning & restoration | December 3, 2019
Can you spot the replaced rivets?Rocky Mountain Retinning re-attached one handle of an antique pot with brand-new rivets. Can you tell which one?
Basics | December 16, 2018
Rondeau, stewpot, soup pot, stockpot… how to tell the differenceRound copper pots come in multiple shapes with different names, and the distinction between them comes down to the ratio of each pot’s height to its width.