Puritan #8 waffle iron handles?

Hi,
I picked up a Puritan #8 waffle iron, pretty much the same as one in one of the series of pics in the reference section. It has no handles so I was wondering if anyone knows what they looked like when new, correct finish, etc. Pics and/or measurements would be great.

I was thinking of making some wire handles from 1/8" rod and eyebolts. Those 1/2" holes at the base of the handle look like a good spot to put some rod in with a hole to thread the eyebolt into. Or would this be too unoriginal? I snagged a 4' 1/8" rod for $3.00 so I'm thinking of giving it a shot after the iron bits come out of the derust bath.

The iron is 2 1517s and a 1518 base if I recall. The other way around if not.

Thanks for any replies...
 
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