New Teaspoon Advice Please
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The last page or so is the reason I stopped going to the Bixby Show. Far too many people basically taking the piss.
I have recently put a deposit on a Benze, a Lachen-Mai hallmarked '99' so pretty sure it's from the Wickenden collection that was so highly publicised in the late 1960s. Whilst not exactly prime, I'm hoping it will be a conversation piece and something the children would like to inherit.
Does anyone know if anywhere close to London still has any Zepf grade 2/3 polishing compound in stock? My usual suppliers have run out and as recently alluded to, it's time for the winter polish before storage.
I have recently put a deposit on a Benze, a Lachen-Mai hallmarked '99' so pretty sure it's from the Wickenden collection that was so highly publicised in the late 1960s. Whilst not exactly prime, I'm hoping it will be a conversation piece and something the children would like to inherit.
Does anyone know if anywhere close to London still has any Zepf grade 2/3 polishing compound in stock? My usual suppliers have run out and as recently alluded to, it's time for the winter polish before storage.
OpulentBob said:
Does anyone know if anywhere close to London still has any Zepf grade 2/3 polishing compound in stock? My usual suppliers have run out and as recently alluded to, it's time for the winter polish before storage.
Are you sure that Zepf grade 2/3 is the correct product for your new purchase.I was always under the impression that for that iteration of the famous Benze there was a problem with the alloy melt and subsequent lack of homogenisation and it was a little on the soft side.
Maybe back off on the grade of compound a smidge? I should hate for your new p&j to be ruined by over zealous buffing.
I do have a small stock of Grade 0.75 ShinenstopfI could let you have.
55palfers said:
OpulentBob said:
Does anyone know if anywhere close to London still has any Zepf grade 2/3 polishing compound in stock? My usual suppliers have run out and as recently alluded to, it's time for the winter polish before storage.
Are you sure that Zepf grade 2/3 is the correct product for your new purchase.I was always under the impression that for that iteration of the famous Benze there was a problem with the alloy melt and subsequent lack of homogenisation and it was a little on the soft side.
Maybe back off on the grade of compound a smidge? I should hate for your new p&j to be ruined by over zealous buffing.
I do have a small stock of Grade 0.75 ShinenstopfI could let you have.
PM sent.
I still use De Fuess & Co, Fleet Street for my winter storage, with my schedule I just don’t have the time to do it every year.
They have been, as always, impeccable to deal with. Francois himself collected mine this week from the residence (although I have left a Krupp 46th in Monaco :rolleyes : ) and took them to be tucked away safely.
The great thing is that they can get them back to me, anywhere in the world in 24 hours notice, it was helpful last year when I was in Singapore and had a chance meeting with a distant relative of Ernest Wagner and he was able to help me with some of the provenance of my rarer item dx
Highly recommended if you struggle for the time with the process each year.
They have been, as always, impeccable to deal with. Francois himself collected mine this week from the residence (although I have left a Krupp 46th in Monaco :rolleyes : ) and took them to be tucked away safely.
The great thing is that they can get them back to me, anywhere in the world in 24 hours notice, it was helpful last year when I was in Singapore and had a chance meeting with a distant relative of Ernest Wagner and he was able to help me with some of the provenance of my rarer item dx
Highly recommended if you struggle for the time with the process each year.
Willy Nilly said:
I'm surprised people put their spoons into storage for winter. For me, winter is peak tea season so my stirring tools need to be in tip top condition for the busy period ahead.
I agree, but some of the double coil systems are incredibly sensitive and it makes sense to give them a bit of down time. If doing so, they definitely need bringing back slowly to competition speed - definitely not 'stir it like you stole it' as some of our American friends think.Did anyone see Bake-Off - an Extra Slice this week? They had Benoit Blin showing how to whisk meringue - his wrist technique is CLEARLY that of the Ecole d'Erevoie, the classic reverse 8. The man is obviously a Spooner, but I've not seen him at any of the Paric gatherings. Shame, because I've got a bit of a man-crush on him.
jonamv8 said:
Is this thread for real? Genuine Q. U guys are really into spoons and store them in winter at a dedicated place in Fleet St?? Fascinating
Yes There are other storage places and some who have fallen on harder times use the self storage units that have popped up in various towns and citiesOpulentBob said:
Did anyone see Bake-Off - an Extra Slice this week? They had Benoit Blin showing how to whisk meringue - his wrist technique is CLEARLY that of the Ecole d'Erevoie, the classic reverse 8. The man is obviously a Spooner, but I've not seen him at any of the Paric gatherings. Shame, because I've got a bit of a man-crush on him.
Just watched this on catchup while sat on the 0825 Newcaste to KIngsCross - astounded is not the word, rendered speechless and thunderstruck at such skill and poise - his handle dexterity has transcended mere baking into artLong Drax said:
Badvok said:
55palfers said:
Don't forget to turn them over every week or so.
Get an automatic turner, money well spentMy dear grandfather showed me the first one he built, a fantastic contraption that wasn't much to look at, but the workings were fantastic. The motor from a 1970s-era electric tie rack, one of the American ones, covered in chrome of course, which he had attached to the handle of an old garden rake, the fan belt from I think a Renault 4, with the base made from an ammo box and then an egg timer (of course!)
As I say, it wasn't much to look at, but such was the attention to function that form took a necessary second place. Whenever we used to visit my grandparents during the winter when the spoons were away, I would go and sit in the cupboard under the stairs and watch this mechanical marvel.
People today are all about "upcycling" but this was clearly long before that!
NDA said:
alorotom said:
sat on the 0825 Newcaste to KIngs Cross
I know where you're heading then.... There'll have been a few other Spoonists on that train.That's my spoons just been picked up by Francois and are heading to Fleet St, i hope iam not breaking any forum rules by saying how professional he is and i recommend him to anyone ( it's not advertising it's just a honest opinion )
Francois has reassured me that Raphael will be turning them personally every six days.
Francois has reassured me that Raphael will be turning them personally every six days.
PHuzzy said:
Those things ( teaspoon by name but really are scrap metal shapes) are far too long and he asked for a 4" handle.
http://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/503233/georgian-s...
This is a fairly basic spoon perfect for the beginner, not too difficult to handle and won't overstir into the nearest China barrier.
that's actually a nice spoonhttp://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/503233/georgian-s...
This is a fairly basic spoon perfect for the beginner, not too difficult to handle and won't overstir into the nearest China barrier.
OpulentBob said:
55palfers said:
OpulentBob said:
Does anyone know if anywhere close to London still has any Zepf grade 2/3 polishing compound in stock? My usual suppliers have run out and as recently alluded to, it's time for the winter polish before storage.
Are you sure that Zepf grade 2/3 is the correct product for your new purchase.I was always under the impression that for that iteration of the famous Benze there was a problem with the alloy melt and subsequent lack of homogenisation and it was a little on the soft side.
Maybe back off on the grade of compound a smidge? I should hate for your new p&j to be ruined by over zealous buffing.
I do have a small stock of Grade 0.75 ShinenstopfI could let you have.
PM sent.
Just back from Post Office where I have entrusted sufficient polishing material to their tender care to allow you to burnish around a dozen of your finest. I have also included a few hard to come by lint-free juvieliry rumiany tkanina for a truly effortless finish.
Now the nights are drawing in and the competitive stirring season is all but over, there is nothing more satisfying than a little quiet restorative wrist work during those interminable, dark evenings.
There will be no charge for a gentleman of such impeccable Spooning credentials as yourself. Due to a last minute flurry of bidding last night, I made a not inconsiderable profit on my set of 1936 Kriegsmarine Dornfelders (Horst Wessel edition) thus allowing me to bestow a little largesse.
Please enjoy.
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