The Revere stopped putting wood handles on their solid copper cookware in 2010.
The earliest copper cookware by Dansk was designed by Jens H Quistgaard. This was made of solid copper, with brass handles and a tinned interior surface. Later, the company sold a line of copper clad stainless steel cookware that was actually designed and made by a Norwegian company called Polaris (now known as Iittala Polaris).
The website whfoods.org has an article talking about the different types of cookware, including the health risks of copper cookware. There is a slight risk of copper contamination when using such cookware.
Copper cookware sets are not long lasting. Reason being, when you cook copper, each time it melts and gets worse. So copper cookware does not last long.
Revere copper-clad stainless has a good reputation. Buy the copper clad, not the "budget" all stainless. Treat it well and it will last many years.
A quick research on the web found a website specializes in copper cookware. See www.buycoppercookware.com. It even feature different kinds of copper cookware product lines.
Revere Copper Company was created in 1801.
If your cookware is quite new you can try www.revereware.com which has a warranty contact. If your cookware is quite old, you can try www.reverewareparts.com which sells replacement parts for "vintage" era Revere Ware cookware (1939-1968).
Revere copper-clad stainless is sold by many retailers. It should be found in all upscale kitchen stores. It is also sold at Target, Wal-Mart and other national chains, though the selection at these stores may not be as large.
Paul Revere was a self-employed copper smith.
To purchase a set of copper bottom cookware for under $200 dollars go to this web site http://www.nextag.com/copper-bottom-cookware-sets/stores-html . They have a large selection of what you are looking for and they are priced within the price you are looking for.
Yes, Revere Ware generally is. They make different styles and types now, but the 'classic' Revere Ware is Stainless Steel with Copper Clad bottoms.
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.