Description
This massive copper pan was made by Duparquet, Huot & Moneuse Co. and dates to between 1890 and 1915, which is when DH&M was at the 43 & 45 Wooster Street address in New York. Marked on the copper: DH.& M.CO. N.Y. 43 & 45 WOOSTER ST Marked on the handle: D.H.&M.CO The pan is in very good condition; it sits flat; and the iron handle is strong and secure with three, big, copper rivets. This old stove-top veteran has its honest patina -- just lightly cleaned, but unpolished, and it has no dents or other damage. According to my research, the interior must be tinned before a copper saucepan is used for cooking, and I found three highly recommended sources for tinning on the internet -- two on the east coast: East Coast Tinning, and Atlantic Retinning, and another in Colorado -- Rocky Mountain Retinning. Their prices are about the same (around $200) and dent removal and polishing are included. (Please confirm with them.) Measurements: - Pot Height: 8" to 8.25" tall - Pot Base: approx. 12.25" diameter - Total Length: approx. 25.75" inches long (including pot + 13.25" handle) - Interior Opening: approx. 12.25" diameter - Thickness of Copper: approx. 1.5mm Weighs about 12.5 lbs. Originally established in 1852, Duparquet, Huot, & Moneuse, Co. was for many years, the predominant US manufacturer of commercial ranges and copper cookware for restaurants, hotels, steamships, and homes. In 1936 the company succumbed to the Great Depression, but many of their original copper pieces have survived through the years and are highly prized by collectors and gourmet cooks today.