Just one of those days when I was out and about looking for Thrift items this Decorative Copper Bowl caught my eye! I don't collect copper and thought this bowl would be a nice addition to our Haven. It was a decent price, so away I went to the Check-Out. She's resting in the Diningroom. Now a treasure for our HAVEN.The picture behind the bowl now hangs on one of the Diningroom walls. My sweet Mom gave me the picture to enjoy.
In the sixties one of my Mom's dear friends had a copper cookstove and oven. Copper was all the rage and we didn't have any in our kitchen. When we'd go to visit, Grace's kitchen sparkled. Remember turquoise painted walls with copper appliances? Was that classy or what?
Copper diminished in popularity when the earth tones forged ahead. Harvest Gold, Avacodo Green, don't recall what the Brown was named and then here comes Almond. Classic White is always safe. Stainless Steel and Ebony Black are at it again. Bisque is nice. Soft Grey, Platinum AND believe or not, I've seen some Copper popping up on the market.
I thought all the best Chefs used Copper Cookware and this was just abit too advanced for Heck-a-Belly me that wasn't into Gourmet anything. I just found out that TOXICITY can occur from eating acidic food that's been cooked with copper cookware. In India Cirrhosis of the Liver in children has been linked to boiling milk in cooper cookware. Think I need to add this information to my other blog, http://www.thefatladyssinging.blogspot.com/
Covering touch surfaces with copper alloys can help reduce microbial contamination associated with Hospital-acquired infections on these surfaces. Copper is germacidal, via the oligodynamic effect. For example, brass doorknobs disinfect themselves of many bacteria within a eight hour period. Copper has the intrinsic ability to kill a variety of potentially harmful pathogens.
AND here's some good news for those that want to GO GREEN: Copper is 100% recyclable with out any loss of quality whether in a raw state or contained in a manufactered product. Copper is the third most recycled metal after iron or alluminum. It's estimated that 80% of the copper ever mined is still in use today.
EZRA 8:27 mentions copper in the old testament. 'Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precioius gold.'
Wow! All of this information just because a copper bowl caught my eye.
Blessings to you,
~Deanna~
10 comments:
I have always loved copper! Thanks for the warning of the health hazard, too.
HI DEANNA!!!
I haD THE HARVEST gOLD KITCHEN as A newlywed, my Mom had the turquoise kitchen, but not alot of copper in there, just white appliances bought at Montgomery wards!!!!Copper was big in the 50's and 60's, visiting Jerome lately where copper was mined it just went to cheap to make a profit!! Mine closed down!!!!
Great find though!!!
love,
jamie
Deanna, that is gorgeous. What that will do for your holiday decorations ... oooo lala! TTFN ~Marydon
Hi Deanna! The copper bowl is very nice and detailed, are you going to put anything in it? Thank you for all the information too it's very interesting...Thank you for stopping by my blog, I guess I'll be ready for christmas with all the red in my kitchen!! Have a beautiful day! hugs, Jennifer
Good morning,
What a great post with lots of great info! I love copper mostly because the color blends so well with the terra cotta colors I use in the kitchen. We are getting ready to do some minor remodeling in there (I know-you would think I had learned my lesson from the bathroom but what can I say:). I have gone back and forth between copper countertops and wood countertops. This info might sway me back towards copper:).
BTW, the copper bowl is lovely!
Blessings dear friend,
Kim
Deanna, your prayerful words put me at ease. The Lord is so good and answers our prayers in His own way. Things are flowing smoothly, and I am checking things off the to-do list :)
What a pretty bowl! I really like the detailing on it :)
Take care and have a lovely day!
C
Very pretty! My mom likes copper!
Great find~
You have such a talent for decorating. It always inspires me!
Blessings
Mrs. White
Deanna, I really like your copper bowl. It is classy! You sure do have a good eye for finding treasures. (:>)
It is good to know the health warning about the toxicity if ya cook with copper. Thanks for the info.
But also good to know that it is good to kill bacteria like when it is used as a doorknob etc.
My father-in-law always wore a copper bracelet and said it was good for his arthritis.
Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog lately. I sure enjoy having you for my bloggy friend. ((smile))
Love, Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
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