What's the difference?  "A" Style and "P" Style

In all photographs on this page, the "A" style is on the left. "P" style on the right.

Models used: A-1-B One Quart & P-1-B One Quart.

The Handles

A-10-HG - "A" style: 8¼ inches long / slots in side to accommodate the larger tabs.

P-10-HG - "P" Style: 7½ inches long / exposed clamping lever underneath.

The Tabs

"A" Style: 2¼ inches wide.

"P" Style: 1¾ inches wide.

Exceptions: The P-84-B, it has 3 inch tabs that do not accept handles.

The A-3-B / A-5-B / A-84-B do not accept handles.

The Bowls

"A" Style: sides are more straight down to the bottom.

"P" Style: bowl sides are rounded down to the bottom.

The Backstamps

"A" Style: backstamp is under one of the tabs, or on bottom of bowl

"P" Style: backstamp is embossed or printed on the bottom of the bowl.

The older "P" series bowls did not always have a size or model number on the backstamp.

If you can't find the backstamp, it may be a real small engraving visible under just the right light / angle.

The Covers

"A" Style: knob is 1.875 inches at top widest point.

The "A" style covers are made to fit with a better seal, with larger knobs for easier handling.

"P" Style: knob is 1.25 inches at top widest point.

The early "P" style saucepans used a Fin cover.

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