Revere Ware Copper-Bottom Stainless Cookware Set, 5 Pots & Pans — Clinton, Ill.

The copper-bottom Revere Ware set that lived on every serious home cook's stovetop from the postwar decades through the end of the century. This five-piece set — stockpot, three saucepans, and a skillet, each with its lid — is built to the classic 1801 copper-clad formula: stainless steel body, bonded copper base for even heat transfer, and the signature black phenolic handles and lid knobs that stay cool on the burner. Every piece carries the maker's mark to the underside — the Paul Revere silhouette oval, capacity, and "Clinton, Ill. U.S.A." The "-87" die stamp dates manufacture to the Clinton, Illinois plant. Confirmed marked capacities: 8 Qt. stockpot, 3 Qt. and 1 Qt. saucepans, 3/4 Qt. butter pan, and a 9 in. skillet.

The stockpot includes its perforated stainless steamer/colander insert — a useful bonus that fits the pot exactly. For a generation of American cooks, this is the set. Honest construction, parts still readily paired across the line, and a copper bottom that actually does what copper is supposed to do.

CONDITION

Good with clear signs of use throughout. Copper bottoms show heavy tarnish, spotting, and heat discoloration consistent with years of stovetop use; stainless interiors and exteriors carry scratching and surface dulling. Handles and lid knobs are intact and secure.

DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS

• 8 Qt. stockpot with lid + perforated steamer insert
• 3 Qt. saucepan with lid
• 1 Qt. saucepan with lid
• 3/4 Qt. saucepan with lid
• 9 in. skillet with lid
• Manufacturer: Revere Ware, Clinton, Ill., U.S.A.
• Date Code: -87 (Clinton plant)
• Construction: Copper-clad stainless steel, phenolic handles and knobs
• Smallest saucepan (3/4 Qt.): 3½" H × 6½" diameter