Wapak cast iron skillet made by Wapak Hollow Ware Co. Skillet is face down to show the Z Wapak logo

Your Complete Guide To Wapak Cast Iron From Wapak Hollow Ware Co.

Wapak Hollow Ware Co is a familiar name for vintage cast iron collectors. The scarce Indian Head and Chicken Foot logos are incredibly sought-after and highly prized. However, in this article, you can learn...
Griswold large vs.small logo

The Griswold Large Logo vs. Small Logo, Which Is Better?

Is there a clear difference between a Griswold large logo skillet and one with a small logo? This article will cover two Griswold logos you will find when looking for vintage cast iron. Is...
Puritan cast iron

Simple Guide To Puritan Cast Iron Cookware.

The Puritan name is associated with many products on both sides of the Atlantic, including several products made from cast iron. However, this article teaches you about Puritan cast iron cookware made for the...
Griswold small logo skillet

A Complete Guide To Griswold Small Logo Skillets

In a previous article dating and identifying Griswold cast iron, we looked at different logos to determine the age of your Griswold iron cookware. And I gave a timeline of the small logo between 1939-1957....
Is Wagner cast Iron good?

6 Reasons Why Wagner Is Excellent Cast Iron

So much of the spotlight on vintage cast iron goes to Griswold ironware. Probably deservedly so. Griswold is undoubtedly some of the best ironware you can use. However, there is another big name in...
New vs. vintage skillets

Are old cast iron skillets better than new?

Many cast iron users will tell you that old cast iron skillets are better than new cast iron pans. While ironware made in the late 1800s to early 1900s is popular among experienced cast...
Fake Wapak skillet

Simple Guide To Your Wapak Indian Head Ironware

One of the most sought-after pieces of antique cast-iron cookware is the Indian Head logo. The Wapak Hollow Ware Company manufactured them from the early 1900s to the mid-1920s. It's a beautiful-looking logo, and I hope...
Why is Griswold Griswold iron expensive

The Reasons Why Griswold Cast Iron Is So Expensive

Are you looking to purchase your first piece of vintage cast iron? Then, in your research, two brand names will likely appear repeatedly. The two names are Wagner and Griswold, and I think you...
Sidney Hollowware skillet showing the logo on the base.

Learn The History Of The Sidney Hollow Ware Co.

Suppose you’re lucky enough to have a piece of vintage cast iron made by the Sidney Hollow Ware Company. Then you have ironware from the 19th century of history in your hands. Amazingly, you can find...
Antique cast iron skillet called The Favorite by Columbus Hollow Ware Company

The Favorite, Vintage Cast Iron By The Columbus Hollow Ware Co.

Do you have a piece of ironware with the words THE FAVORITE on the back? Then you have antique cast iron from the Columbus Hollow Ware Co.  The Favorite skillets and other ironware from the Columbus Hollow...

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