I don't believe any coating was placed on the "vintage" copper bottom RW. I know of know coating , certainly no coating that would have been economical or even available in the 30-50's , that would not char and make a nasty mess when exposed to dirct flame. If any coating was ever applied it was probably only put on at the time of manufacture as a temporary coating to prevent oxidation of the copper until first use - possibly a paraffin or plant based wax originally , maybe a silicon in later years. I wipe the copper bottoms of my RW with a sponge pretty well soaked with dishwashing soap. This will keep the shine from oxidizing and also makes the bottoms easier to keep clean, especially if you use a gas stove.
There is now a company called Revere Ware. They began in copper bottom pots and pans and in recent years have branched out. Revere was a silversmith and worked in copper making pots and pans.
Paul Revere was a self-employed copper smith.
The copper sheath and fasteners for the USS Constitution was supplied by the Revere Copper Company in Canton, Massachusetts. It was America's first rolled-copper mill, and was started in 1801 by Paul Revere.
The value of your pan is not very much. The type of pan you ask about is very common and has been made by the Revere Ware company for the past 50 or 60 years. There are many many of these pans still made and used ones can be found in second hand stores.
yes, I have Revere stailess steel and it works at all temperature settings up to 575 degrees F which is as high as my Nu wave goes!
Yes, Revere Ware generally is. They make different styles and types now, but the 'classic' Revere Ware is Stainless Steel with Copper Clad bottoms.
There is now a company called Revere Ware. They began in copper bottom pots and pans and in recent years have branched out. Revere was a silversmith and worked in copper making pots and pans.
You can purchase it on Amazon as well as theconsumerlink.com
While Revere was a silversmith, he didn't make Revere Ware.
As the bottom of Revere Ware pans are either copper or stainless steel Brasso is not indicated, but may work, I have never tried it. But I have been cleaning my Revere Ware pans for 30 years and below is the method I use to keep them bright. For the pans with copper bottoms you can purchase copper cleaner, I use Kleen King brand. If you prefer you can just dampen the copper sprinkle plain table salt on it, squeeze lemon juice on it and then scrub it, I frequently use this method when I am out of copper cleaner, it is the way my mother always cleaned the bottoms of her Revere Ware and they were always shiny bright. For the pans with stainless steel bottoms you can purchase stainless steel cleaner, once again I use Kleen King, which can be used on any stubborn spots on the exterior or interior of the stainless pots as well.
Elbow grease, an SOS pad, and a bit of water.
Paul Revere was a silversmith who also made copper items. Some of these were pans with copper bottoms because they cook better with the copper. In the last 50 or 60 years a company began called Revere Ware. They have been making high end pots and pans with copper bottoms and now they have gone into other things that relate to cooking and dishes.
You are in luck! You can now get screws as well as other Revere Ware parts from http://www.reverewareparts.com.
Here is the Web page that describes Revere Ware's warranties: http://revereware.com/index.asp?pageId=17
Revere Copper Company was created in 1801.
Most of the new Rever Ware pots that are sold today are made in China. The old ones are difficult to find, but you can try to get used Revere Ware on eBay.
Replacement screws and nuts for vintage Revere Ware pans are not available anymore from the Revere Company but you can buy them now from a new supplier at http://www.reverewareparts.com, that's revere ware parts dot com. Simple.