Her appearance tells the story of the many meals she has helped prepare. Her lid has a permanent copper looking "stain" on it. Her copper bottom has much life left showing remnants of her past. Her handle is strong and securely affixed to the side of the pan. She still holds onto the metal loop in which to store the pan on a hook if desired. Oh, I wish she could talk. The tales of where she has been, the people who made amazing meals or maybe not so amazing, the homes she resided in and how she ended up here are all something we'd love to know. Enjoy.