Tag: Golden Age
Gallery | December 10, 2018
38cm daubière, “Henry VI”I had a really clever reason for naming this daubière after Henry VI, but really, when it comes down to it, they just look so much alike.
Gallery | December 9, 2018
Trio of pans “Edmond James de Rothschild”These are the most historical of the pans I have, and while they’re not monumental pieces, I find them and their backstory fascinating.
Gallery | December 9, 2018
40cm daubière, “Henry VIII”This daubière is as dashing as its namesake, Henry VIII of England. Even its handles are cocked with the same rakish élan as the King’s feathered hat.
Gallery | December 9, 2018
40cm Jacquotot oval gratinThis unusually thick oval gratin is the work of Jacquotot, which makes it even more precious to me.
Gallery | December 4, 2018
36cm J & E Gaillard sautéWhen Erik Undiks at Rocky Mountain Retinning worked on this pan for me, he said it was the thickest sauté pan he’d ever handled.
Gallery | December 3, 2018
40cm double-dovetailed stewpot “H.B.”This pan is lovely but it’s at the end of its useful life.
Gallery | December 3, 2018
40cm Duval daubière, “Charlemagne”Of all the types of copper pots and pans I have, it is the daubières that seem to have the most personality. This one is named Charlemagne.
Gallery | December 3, 2018
44cm J. E. Gaillard sauté “Anglais”This huge and heavy sauté pan has achieved a glorious state of patina.
Gallery | December 3, 2018
50cm no-stamp rondeauThis magnificent no-stamp rondeau is the largest I have.
Gallery | December 2, 2018
50cm jambonnière ovaleThis pot type was intended to braise something as big as an entire ham, and I believe this one could do it.
Gallery | December 2, 2018
36cm sauté with helper handle, “British Transport Commission”A reader helped identify the owner stamps on this pan and fill in some of its history.
Gallery | December 2, 2018
38cm Dehillerin stockpot “Lavigne”This stockpot is a huge old piece in great shape.
Gallery | December 2, 2018
30cm Jules Gaillard rondeauThis is an unrestored pan that I’m not ready to have refurbished because I think it’s just beautiful as it is.
Gallery | December 2, 2018
34cm Dehillerin rondeauThis is the first vintage copper pot I bought, and it’s my favorite.