Ruffoni Historia Hammered Copper Stock Pot with Artichoke Knob

Summary

Hand-hammered at a family-owned workshop in the Italian Alps, this versatile stockpot is crafted from a single sheet of copper then lined with tin. The heat-responsive pan is finished with handles and a lid adorned with sculptural artichokes and their graceful leaves.

• Crafted of hand-hammered copper for excellent heat conductivity.
• Interior is lined with durable nonreactive tin.
• Tin-lined copper lid is crowned with a hand-cast brass artichoke and leaves.
• Riveted cast-bronze handle with sculpted acorn at base.
• Made in Italy.

Dimensions & More Info

• 3 1/2-Qt. Stockpot: 7" diam., 5 3/4" high; 4 lb. with lid.
  
• 7 1/2-Qt. Stockpot: 9 1/4" diam., 7" high; 6 lb. 3 oz. with lid.
• 12 1/4-Qt. Stockpot: 10 3/4" diam., 8 1/2" high; 7 lb. 8 oz. with lid.
• Made in Italy.

Additional Information

• This product contains the following chemical: tin (and compounds). For more information, visit the Williams Sonoma Disclosures page.

Use & Care

Use

• Ideal for gas and electric cooktops.
• Oven safe to 450°F.
• To protect the tin lining from damage, do not heat the pot empty or at temperatures above 450°F.
• Use wood, plastic or heat-resistant nylon tools to avoid scratching the tin lining.
  

Care

• Allow pot to cool before washing.
• Hand-wash; dry immediately with a soft cloth.
• Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads or harsh detergents.
• Copper will develop a rich patina over time. This will not affect the pan's cooking performance. To keep the exterior looking new, use a copper polish or a combination of lemon and salt.
• The tin lining protects foods from reacting with copper but will become discolored over time. This is normal. Depending on the frequency of use and types of food cooked, the tin lining may eventually have to be replaced. To prolong the lining's usefulness, avoid cooking acidic ingredients in your tin-lined cookware.