Is Griswold cast iron actually as good as collectors say, or is the reputation bigger than the pan itself? The short answer is yes. Griswold earned its name honestly, and it’s still one of the most trusted brands you can put on a stove today. But there’s a fuller answer, and it’s more interesting than…
Wagner Cast Iron · Vintage Cookware · Cast Iron Collectors Is Wagner cast iron actually good, or does it just live in Griswold’s shadow? If you’ve got a Wagner skillet that’s been in the family for a generation or two, that’s probably the question on your mind. The short answer: yes, and for good reason….
Wagner Skillet · Condition Check · Cast Iron Inspection Say you’ve come across a Wagner skillet — at a flea market, in a secondhand shop. You pick it up and it’s lighter than you expected. There’s a shine worn into the handle — years of someone else’s grip left their mark on the iron. That’s…
Griswold Large Logo vs Small Logo The flea market table is full of restored cast iron, and you know Griswold by name — as many do. You head straight for the skillets, all smooth-bottomed and flat, logos turned up for shoppers to see. Two catch your eye — same size, same condition, same price tag….
Handle · Timeline · Heritage Somewhere between the back of a kitchen drawer and a grandparent’s stovetop, there’s probably a Griswold skillet with a small, unassuming logo stamped on the bottom. No big cross-and-circle trademark taking up half the pan — just a modest little mark that’s easy to overlook. That small logo throws a…
Vintage vs. New Cast Iron Skillet You’re standing in front of two skillets. One’s brand new, still faintly smelling of factory seasoning; the other’s vintage, scratched and encrusted, a little rusty at the edges. You’re wondering if it’s worth the extra money, or the extra work. People ask me this a lot. My answer usually…
Origin · Markings · Heritage Your MIAMI skillet was built to sit on a stove and cook dinner, day after day, and it’s been doing exactly that for the better part of a century. Favorite Stove & Range Co. made these pans for their budget line, priced below their better-known Favorite Piqua Ware cookware —…
Rediscover · Date · Identify You have a skillet marked ERIE, and you want to know how old it really is. Maybe it came from a grandparent’s kitchen, maybe you found it at an estate sale — either way, you’re holding a piece of Griswold’s earliest work, cast back when Erie, Pennsylvania was the beating…
History · Markings · Discovery Your vintage cast iron skillet with the Victor marking places it right in the heart of cast iron history. Made by the Griswold Manufacturing Company as their entry-level or budget-friendly line, for families who wanted quality without paying for the name. The Table Below Will Place Your Pan In Time…
If you are an experienced cast iron collector, you know some Griswold cast iron is rarer than others. However, for those unfamiliar with Griswold cast iron, you might think that small skillets and unusual pieces hold no value. So, in this article, you can learn about hard-to-find and rare Griswold cast iron with the circle…