 |
Old Dutch 12¿ x 15¿ Round Decor Copper Chafing Dish, 3 Qt by Old Dutch
List Price: $191.00Our Price: $93.59You Save: $97.41 (51%)Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Category: Kitchen See more product details
Product SummaryManufacturer: Old Dutch Brand: Old Dutch Model: 891 Color: Copper Product features: - 12" by 15"
- 3 quart capacity
- Gel fuel not included
- Hand-crafted by skilled artisans
- Lacquered to resist tarnishing
Accessories:
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Old Dutch 12¿ x 15¿ Round Decor Copper Chafing Dish, 3 QtCustomer Review: Not real copper Summary: 2 Stars
I have owned two of these dishes for about a year now and unfortunately have to say that I have not been very satisfied. I do not believe these are real copper and are instead some kind of aluminum covered with a copper looking coating. I base these assumptions on the following experience.
The first time we used them, we placed the water in the base of the double boiler and heated it with a sterno underneath as instructed. Everything went well for the dinner; guests seemed quite impressed with the look of the dish. However when all was done we went to clean everything and the double boiler had turned white on both units. We then tried to buff it out on one of the dishes and slowly the copper just chipped away leaving a dark aluminum looking coating underneath. When I contacted the company about these not being copper I got some vague answer with the offer to "electrolyze" then again so that they get they original look again. We were told that under no circumstance should we use Brasso as these dishes have a protective coating on them. We thought carefully about sending them back but decided to keep them as the inside double boiler is not visible to guest when being used with food in it.
6 months later we went to use the dishes again only to find the top cover on both units all crackled and pitted. Tried cleaning them with soap but to no avail, it would appear that whatever coating they use just cracks away over time.
We are very disappointed with these. We have two of the smaller chafing dishes and the large oval one and find ourselves in a position where they are no longer presentable for guest. If these had been real copper a quick coat of Brasso would have brought them back but instead all you do is remove the copper looking paint to reveal an ugly dark metal underneath.
I wish the company had been more forthcoming with the fact that this is "fake" copper so that we could have made a more informed decision about the purchase. I suspect their key word "Decor copper" is their way of telling us this is not real. I gave it two stars instead of one as we did get at least one dinner out of them but feel that they should have lasted more than 1 year.
Description of Old Dutch 12¿ x 15¿ Round Decor Copper Chafing Dish, 3 QtFor serving pieces worthy of a royal buffet, look no further than Old Dutch¿s ¿De La Cuisine¿ collection of elegant chafing dishes. Offered in both polished and antiqued copper finishes, these impressive chaffers feature stainless steel food liners in 3, 6 and 8 quart sizes suitable for gatherings large and small. Adjustable gel-fuel holders keep your gourmet fare at just the right serving temperature.
Chafing Dishes
|
 |
|
|
|