Thank you for this video. You were the only video I found that mentioned the cramp seam. I didn’t k ow what it was called before, but I have a copper and brass or bronze pot with handle that has a seam like that. Are pots like that very often a reproduction? Or is it most likely dated before 1830 as you said?
Yeah, it's funny how it's a lost language half the time as well as a lost craft! Cramp seams!!!! Usually pots with the cramp seams are pre 1830s/1840s if they are made in the USA or Europe. If they are made in India, Turkey, Pakistan...then the timeline gets wobblier.
Hi again. I'd like to know more about the braising technique, the dovetail rim, and so on. Particularly, why did they use brass instead of copper? Maybe because of the lower melting point of brass?
Yes, brass has a lower melting point than copper (about 100C difference). That's likely it, though really we're heating the metal so the copper and brazing stick actually molecularly combine, creating a full seal. Also if you just use copper, it's like putting a patch on, whereas with the brazing sticks, you are bonding the metal in a different way. And, frankly, brass is cheaper due to the higher level of zinc. :)
Still the only channel on RUclips that explains copper cookware properly
Aww!!! Thank you - that is a beautiful compliment! I so appreciate it!!
You do beautiful work.
Thank you very much!!
Beautiful video. Thanks from Italy.
Thank you! :)
I’m binging on copper …🥰
yay! xo
Thank you for this video. You were the only video I found that mentioned the cramp seam. I didn’t k ow what it was called before, but I have a copper and brass or bronze pot with handle that has a seam like that. Are pots like that very often a reproduction? Or is it most likely dated before 1830 as you said?
Yeah, it's funny how it's a lost language half the time as well as a lost craft! Cramp seams!!!! Usually pots with the cramp seams are pre 1830s/1840s if they are made in the USA or Europe. If they are made in India, Turkey, Pakistan...then the timeline gets wobblier.
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Hi again. I'd like to know more about the braising technique, the dovetail rim, and so on. Particularly, why did they use brass instead of copper? Maybe because of the lower melting point of brass?
Yes, brass has a lower melting point than copper (about 100C difference). That's likely it, though really we're heating the metal so the copper and brazing stick actually molecularly combine, creating a full seal. Also if you just use copper, it's like putting a patch on, whereas with the brazing sticks, you are bonding the metal in a different way. And, frankly, brass is cheaper due to the higher level of zinc. :)
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