The wash boilers were made before the turn of the century. As a small boy, Porter was interested in metal work and how things were made. He tinkered in his father's shop, entertaining himself for hours. He told his mother, one apple butter-making time, that someday he was going to make a copper kettle. She did not live to see his first large kettle as she died at age 96 and he was over 50 when when he made it.
Faye helps with the welding, turning the edges and engraving.
Her specialty is hammering and shaping the bowls. They work together on the designs - sizes, proportions, styles, etc. The pieces are food-safe, but food should not be left in the vessel when cooking is completed. Tarnish can be removed with Wright's Copper Cleaner. Use ZUD for badly tarnished pieces.