Comments on: History

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

There is a place in Canada that will re-enamel completely any piece you send them. They are not set-up to do touch-ups, but will re-enamel entire pieces. They start by removing all enamel from piece and then a two-coat re-enamel process. They charge approximately $10.00/inch. So if for example a dutch oven is 9 inches diameter or long, not including handles, you would pay $90.00 plus shipping and handling. Last I am familiar, they offer choice of three colors If you are interested, I can email you their web-site.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Unfortunately once the bottom of pan, pot, or skillet is no longer smooth to touch, stuff will stick to surface making more difficult to clean, and surface will discolor more quickly. To be honest with you, enamel surfaces that are no longer glassy smooth to touch are irreparably damaged and I do not use them for cooking anymore. I have a beautiful turquoise descoware oval dutch oven where cleaning efforts by previous owner so abraided the interior cooking surface . . that it is forever damaged for cooking. It does sit on an island in our kitchen and we keep wrapped cookies, candy bars, etc., in it. So all is not completely lost.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The short answer is unfortunately NO.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The size ‘C’ is 2.75 quarts to brim, the orange-red color is their signature color and was produced from 1940′s thru 1970′s, and I want to say that FE stands for ferris or iron, but this you can check on. The size ‘C’ is the smallest size that I find usable . . and so you have a nice piece. Cleaning stains from interior, do this only periodically . . fill with warm water about 3/4 to top, add 1/3 cup of bleach and mix. With lid on, place in 200 F oven for 30 minutes, lift lid and take a peak. Unless enamel really scorched, most stains should be removed or may need a few more minutes. Pour out and rinse with warm water and dry. Enjoy.

By: Jan Miller

Jan Miller — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

My 90 yr old Mother-in-law just passed away. We went through her things and I found this dirty ol pot that looked interesting stuck in a deep shelf. I just spent 2 hours cleaning it up with a brillo pad and Bon Ami cleanser. It says Descoware made in Belguim. It has 3-C with a 12 under it, then a FE stamped into the enamel. The lid has 12 made in Belguim. It is a dutch oven with the orange/red color. Does anyone know how old this pot is and what do these numbers mean? I’m thrilled to have this little treasure.

By: Connie

Connie — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I was looking at the bottom on desoware i thought i would google it see where is came from.and started reading history wow, It was given to me about 5 year ago for helping being caregiver , from their daughter not knowing nothing about i love it.and still in great shape

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Yes, I have two fry pans, both Red Flame (looks orange) with a grid-like ribbed bottom, 12 inch and 9 1/2 inch, with wooded screw-on handles. I bought them for a ‘song’ at a thrift store. Such a deal! Marked clearly Descoware, tho. Love these pans, but they are heavy, and I have to be in the mood to wrestle with them! Have other pieces, too. Julia Child was right.

By: Patt

Patt — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I bought my descoware from the Speigel catalogue in the early 1970s. I have the orange flame set. It was the only thing I had in my “hope chest” when I got married. I remember dumping some of my first suppers because of a lack of wrist strength. I too have had some trouble with chipping & flaking these past 5 years. Pretty good for 40 year old pots & pans! I had no idea that these were a favorite of Julia Child!

By: ron

ron — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I have a Discoware from belgium that has been chipped can it be repaired ????? I thought this was even older then the 40,,need HELP ron

By: sheila Stewart

sheila Stewart — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I was at a small town fair over the weekend and shopped at a church rummage sale. I found the wonderful flame red bean pot by Descoware. I was hesitant to ask the price on this pot, but it was very dusty, so I thought if too high I could negotiate the asking price. To my shock when I asked the price they said 75 cents. I bought it in a hurry and took it home to wash it. To my surprise it was in excellent condition and appeared to have been used, maybe once! No chips, cracks, fade and no crazing. I will be forever greatful for passing through that small town and stopping at a rummage sale to buy such a wonderful piece of cookware!