Old Dutch Copper Beating Bowls and Whisk, Set of 3

REMOVING THE LACQUER IS COSTLY, TIME CONSUMING AND MESSY:
That being said and looking at the laminate removers out there, most are made of methylene chloride a deadly poison. I opted for a more expensive safer citrus lacquer remover. Also you need to polish them (on the outside, to compensate for the loss of the lacquer) This lacquer remover, brush, gloves and scrubber almost tripled the cost of these bowls. I'm still not sure the lacquer had to be removed to use for mixing other food items, but I didn't want to risk lacquer coming off in my food, if this coating was not be left on there.

WHEN THE LACQUER IS OFF THE BOWLS TARNISH:
Once you take the lacquer off the bowls have exposed copper for providing extra lift to your eggs. However, when they are exposed to air they tarnish.

IF YOU ARE USING FOR OTHER THAN TO INCREASE VOLUME IN EGGS, MAYBE NOT THE BEST BUY:
I originally bought these bowls to mix up eggs for scrambled eggs and for other items as pancakes. I like the little ring that made them easy to hold onto. This is why they were purchased, not to fluff eggs. Also, these bowls have round bottoms and will easily roll off the countertop if unbalanced. This is better for decoration and fluffing eggs than day to day use.

A GOOD BUY IF FOR DECORATION ONLY:
Given that including the need to remove the lacquer and the continuous polishing required after, is most useful for fluffing eggs only, I would opt for these pans at this price for decoration only.


Pretty nice   November 25, 2002
 18 out of 20 found this review helpful

Just bought these bowls as a gift for someone after reading how copper reacts better with eggs to make lighter souffles. The bowls do look good but they arent stunning like in the other reviews. The brass handles do detract from the look a little. They are medium weight and the biggest one will hold about 1.5 quarts (not that big but more than enough for mixing eggs). I have seen nicer copper bowls at williams sonoma but they are twice the price for just one bowl.


Pretty and functional.   October 24, 2002
 3 out of 7 found this review helpful

These are gorgeous bowls. They are my preferred bowl for baking and cooking. I am very satisfied with them - no discoloration problems and they clean up very easily. And they look fantastic on my pot rack!