History | April 14, 2023
Guest post: Three pans from three German houses“So after a while of hesitation, I bought the two pans. Now you know what my good intentions are worth.”
Tag: identification
Mysteries | November 4, 2022
The mystery of the dog-bone handlesWhere did these distinctive handles come from?
Identification | April 16, 2021
Spanish copper and sidewall seamsReader Javier O. introduces us to the Spanish coppersmith José Preckler and Sons.
Mysteries | January 7, 2021
Who made this distinctive pan?Reader Roger B. has a pan with an unusual iron handle.
Identification | August 14, 2020
Guest post: Roger’s lucky findThis was the kind of transaction we all hope for.
Identification | July 29, 2020
Scrollwork handles and the cockerel stampA unique stamp meets a beautiful handle design.
Identification | March 13, 2020
The misleading “Gaillard Paris” stamp (updated)I have some updates on this situation.
Mysteries | January 9, 2020
Solved: Who or what was F. Ekhart in Vienna?An update: Reader Arndt has helped me figure this out.
Identification | January 25, 2019
Using typefaces to identify vintage copperI am a detail-oriented person. This is a post about details.
Basics | January 20, 2019
Interior finishes on stainless-lined pansStainless steel linings come in three finishes.
Gallery | January 3, 2019
30cm likely Dehillerin stewpot “W”This is a lovely stewpot in an uncommon size, and though it’s unmarked, I think it’s Dehillerin and I’ll show you why.