My mom gave me a set like this over 25 years ago:
http://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Cla...9811138&sr=8-1
She also gave me her set a few years ago which was even older. I can't tell the difference between the oldest and older sets. They are the best pans.
I also have a cast iron skillet that is ancient. I would never part with that pan!