Enameled ...Made in Belgium

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CDLaine

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Wife came home with this cute enameled "Made in Belgium" . A quick review on the internet indicates the pattern is referred to as a "Blue Tulip" (although most photos I found were made in Holland). Seems to hold reasonable overall condition. There are faint imprint markings on the bottom : "Made in Belgium", the number "22", and, the initials DB.H. (?importer). The interior of the lid also indicates "Made in Belgium". Is this 50's/60's era ?.... how does one tell the difference between Descoware and "DRU" ?

Any information is appreciated... she gave $5.00, and, wants to keep it. I have taken one pass at clean-up. (got to admit...I kind of like it...retro funky).;) I just realized... besides the tulip deco the body also wears stylized windmills.:cool:

Charles
http://imgur.com/a/I3J3a
 
Absolutely. I have a couple pieces of this and love it. If the inside is not trashed it's a great cooker.
 
Tony.

Would like to see photos of your enameled cast iron. Since my original posting to this "show and tell" I have learned much from additional deep searches on the net. There is a rabid fan base for these little pieces of eye candy. Forums, collector sites, Ebay/ETSY/Amazon Prime/Craigslist sellers, Pinterest, etc. . It seems the ECI that is most "collectible" was produced in the many foundries of Holland, Belgium, France, Germany in the 30's - 60's. Many successful companies were sold, bought out, and, consumed by other manufacturers (Le Creuset) and the Japanese. Much of what is available today is Asian in origin. Bigger pieces (Dutch Ovens) and "rare colors" of 50's era "art inspired" graphic pieces seem to get much more than "your Grandma's" everyday kitchen use pieces. It is interesting as to how inexpensive one could set up a very nice collection... unfortunately, shipping costs are usually the deal killer (for me). I did learn a nice "tell"... on the European originals... the imprint number is usually a match in "cm's" (centimeters) for the opening size of the business end of the ECI. Of recently marketed pieces , (based on the strength of some chef review sites) I am now interested in checking out the Staub (Alsace) La Cocotte...seems to have consistently better fit and finish, better fitting lids, holds up to everyday use than it's competition. Selective purchasing of used Le Creuset is always on the list.

First up on my use of this DRU Holland casserole dish is a "no knead" recipe I found for some homemade bread ! Should be interesting.

Charles
 
Thank you Mr. Doug.... excellent reference. I honestly did not know even know about Le Creuset "outlet stores" . I'll have to see if we have one in the greater Phoenix metroplex ! Thanks again....lots of details, lots of learning needed !

Charles
 
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