10½ In. Diameter Solid Copper Beating Bowl, 4½ Qt.
Scientists don't know precisely why, but for about three  centuries cooks have known that whipping egg whites in an unlined  copper bowl results in a creamier, more stable foam that's less  susceptible to being overbeaten and dry. For making meringues, or for  any dish that requires whipped egg whites, this 10-inch, 4-quart bowl  is unsurpassed. Use it also for whipping up the Italian dessert called  zabaglione. The bowl has a traditional brass ring so it can be hung  flat against a wall. A bowl this beautiful can also hold fruit and  vegetables on the counter. Because copperware is often used purely for  decoration, the bowl comes with a protective coating that prevents  tarnishing. If the bowl is used for cooking, the coating must be  stripped off with any common lacquer remover.--Fred Brack