Q: I have a Revere Ware Dutch oven from the 1960s that someone dropped. The handles are broken. I always use this pot for soups, chili and stews, so I don’t want to throw it away. I would like to find replacement handles. They are made of black plastic and attach to the pan with only one screw. I don’t use a computer. I would need to find the handles nearby or order them by phone. Thank you. — Donnie Walden, Powder Springs
A: Revere Ware launched in the late 1930s, and the cookware with its hallmark copper-clad bottoms has been a staple in many homes since then. Loyal fans are reluctant to discard them even when they’re damaged. Replacement parts are still available for some of these pans, including your Dutch oven. I found two options. The first is Fitz-All single-screw pot handles. These short black plastic handles are designed to fit pots between six and 11 inches in diameter. They’re available to order from Ace Hardware stores, and some stores have them in stock. Although Lithia Springs Ace Hardware, 7295 Lee Road, Lithia Springs, 770-948-1222, doesn’t have them in the store, you can call, and they can order them for you. You can have them sent to your home or pick up the handles at the store. The other option — reverewareparts.com — is online. The store is not affiliated with the Revere Ware company, and it doesn’t have a phone number but carries single-screw handles for Dutch ovens. These black handles are made of Bakelite and look heavier than the ones from Fitz-All, and they more closely resemble the original handles. A pair of single-screw handles sells for $12.49.
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