Update: This sold for a very reasonable price in the end.
This is unheard of. In over 10 years of watching Revere Ware items on eBay, I have never seen a set like this, only over the odd single new vintage piece. And with a starting bid this low, it may be a real steal for someone.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this went for $500 or more in the end. But even at that price, It would be a great deal.
There are some other good deals on sets on eBay right now, like these two (one and two); used, but in good condition, well rounded sets, and a good price.
What is up with that speckled handle?
I have seen these “speckled” handles a few times. At first I was very excited, and thought I had found a new style of Revere Ware handle !
But when I looked closely, I saw that these were very old, used, worn handles. The black had worn off, and this is what was beneath that black coating.
It looked like compressed sawdust … ? I don’t know what those handles were made of.
or maybe this handle is just damaged, or dirty 😀 !
They are made of Bakelite. I’m sure it is just because they are (visibly) worn, but I’ve never seen them wear quite like that.