METALLURGIA OTTINETTI - “Ligure” aluminum saucepan with lid and brass handles, 32cm
Description
Inspired by the culinary tradition of Liguria, this saucepan combines the lightness of aluminum with the timeless elegance of brass.
Its aluminum body and lid ensure rapid, even heat distribution. The two brass side handles and brass lid handle give it an authentic style that is both traditional and refined.
The lid helps retain heat and moisture during cooking.
Features:
- Aluminum body and lid
- Two brass side handles
- Brass lid handle
- Lid included
- Traditional Italian design
- Made in Italy
Care instructions:
Wash exclusively by hand 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, dry cloth. As the handles may become hot during use, use oven mitts or suitable protective coverings.
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 produce a plate, which was then rolled into a disc. The disc was subsequently stamped or spun to create the finished product.
This was primarily artisanal production of high-quality items, 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 catalogue, the year Italo Ottinetti became the company’s sole owner.
The business flourished, and the factory expanded to employ more than 50 people before the Second World War. Its workforce later decreased as much of the production process was mechanized during the years of the economic boom.