METALLURGIA OTTINETTI - Aluminum fish poacher with lid and removable rack, 40cm
Description
Specially designed for cooking whole fish, this aluminum fish poacher has a long shape that helps preserve their presentation.
The removable rack makes it easier to remove the fish after cooking without damaging it and allows excess liquid to drain away. The lid helps retain heat and moisture during preparation.
The brass handles add an elegant, traditional touch to this utensil made in Italy.
Features:
- Aluminum body, lid, and rack
- Removable inner rack with lifting handle
- Two brass side handles
- Brass lid handle
- Long shape suitable for whole fish
- Made in Italy
Care instructions:
Wash by hand only with warm water, mild detergent, and a non-abrasive sponge. Dry carefully and immediately after washing. Do not put in the dishwasher or leave to soak.
Brass can naturally develop a patina over time. Clean the handles with a soft cloth. As the handles may become hot during use, use oven mitts or suitable protective covers.
Italo Ottinetti and the Passion for Aluminum
In 1920, Italo Ottinetti, born in 1898 and a veteran of the First World War, founded with several partners, in Baveno—a charming village on the shores of Lake Maggiore, now in the province of Verbania—the metalworking company that still bears his name.
In the small factory, aluminum was processed through a complete production cycle: the ingot was melted to obtain a sheet, which was then rolled into a disk. The disk was subsequently stamped or turned to create the finished product.
This was essentially artisanal production of high-quality articles, which Italo Ottinetti personally sold throughout Italy, as far south as Sicily. At that time, the range included cutlery, cookware, and accessories for families, as shown by the 1925 catalog, the year Italo Ottinetti became the company’s sole owner.
The business prospered, and the factory expanded to employ more than 50 people before the Second World War. The workforce subsequently declined as much of the production process was mechanized during the years of the economic boom.