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tin lined copper saute pan

9 years ago

I bought a large saute pan at a flea market a while back. It has no markings, and iron handles. It appears to be 2 mm thickness. I thought it was SS lined at first but I now think its tin. I've used it a couple of times and this last time I sauteed on high heat and noticed some bubbling and peeling. I've read that the older pans came with a coating that had to be boiled off. I wasn't aware of this before I used it.

My question is: Is this a coating that is peeling off; or is it tin that was heat damaged. I tried boiling with vinegar and baking soda but only as little more came off. I've read that if you cook w/o removing the coating it could set. Any ideas?

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kitchendetective
9 years ago
If high heat caused bubbling, it is probably a breach in the tin. If you have a local company that retins, take it in. If not, there are several companies that work by mail. San Francisco, Colorado, and the East Coast.

Here is a link that might be useful: Here is one
selfsown
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you.

I've done some more reading and I believe that it may have been a combination of heat and wine. I see no copper so I think its ok but I've located a nearby shop that does retinning so I'm going to take it to them and have them look at it. (Fante's in Phil.).

I don't mind paying to have it redone since I only paid 20$ for it :)! It's a nice pan that looks like a mauviel but has no marks so I have no idea of the maker. Has heavy iron handles on both sides (one for hanging).
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Gary.F
9 years ago
That's not tin lined. Old Mauviel pans are marked "made in france" newer ones say Mauviel.
Better photos would help but it appears to be steel that has separated from itself. It's not likely you have something that can be repaired.

I would like to hear what Fante's has to say. Please keep us posted.
ladykemma2
9 years ago
how did this turn out? was it lacquer?
kitchendetective
9 years ago
There have also been copper pans lined in nickel and in silver. I have not seen how either of those looks when degraded, so I am not suggesting that that is the OP's situation. However, I am very curious as to the result of Fantes's examination.
User
9 years ago
Hi Selfowns, Any updates on your pan repair? I was thinking it's nickel. Let us know if you read this.
selfsown
Original Author
9 years ago
No I haven't had the chance to get up there.
selfsown
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
So I finally got up to Fantes. They said it was tinned and the pan had been overheated. If what you see in the picture was all the damage they said don't bother, however the were spots around the edges where the copper was showing through. So its being retinned. Cost was around 5.50 per sq inch plus shipping. All in all about a 100 bucks. Just a follow up tks for your help and interest

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