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 would be happy with either. It is Griswold that seems to command the highest asking prices. So why does Griswold cast…
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 Sears Roebuck & Co. Department Store. After reading the article, You can identify and date your Puritan skillets, Dutch ovens, and…
You can learn about the best vintage cast iron skillets in this article. So the next time you go to a flea market or second-hand store, you can recognize and seek out these brands. With any luck, you will find yourself a bargain during your search. And come home with an excellent vintage pan. Before we start,…
So, how much is my Griswold skillet worth? Learn the factors determining the asking and selling prices of a Griswold cast iron skillet. The value of antique cast iron is subjective. But if you want to buy a vintage Griswold or are curious about the value of your skillet or Griswold ironware, here are some…
It starts to get exciting after deciding to buy your first Griswold skillet. You can search flea markets and garage sales for those hidden treasures. But before you purchase the skillet or begin the negotiation process, you want to inspect the pan for any flaws and other negatives to avoid overpaying. This article teaches you…
If you want a vintage cast iron skillet, you may have your heart set on one from the Griswold Manufacturing Company. As you may be aware, the company is no longer in operation, so you need to look at the second-hand market. But where can you buy Griswold cast iron? This article will explain the…
If you are looking for an antique skillet, you will come across one name time after time: Griswold. Griswold cast iron is the name to buy among collectors and vintage cast iron cooks. But if you are new to antique ironware, you will not know what to look for when purchasing your first Griswold skillet….
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 you consider yourself lucky if you are the current guardian of a Wapak Indian Head skillet or another piece of Wapak…
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 Ware Company are scarce compared to other manufacturers such as Griswold and Wagner. So, I hope you consider yourself fortunate…
Do you have a piece of ironware with a word on the base that reads Marion? Then, you have an antique piece of cast iron cookware from the Marion Stove Company. Unfortunately, there is little written about the company. However, some skillets and kettles have hidden markings called ghost marks. And we can use these…