Griswold Cookware

Collectors and collections, History and Stories

Griswold, Lodge, Wagner, Favorite, Wapak, and More!

Griswold Cookware

Collectors and Collections,
History and Stories

Griswold, Lodge, Wagner, Favorite, Wapak, and More!

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Welcome to the blog, where we celebrate our shared love for vintage and antique cast iron cookware. We’re happy you are here, and hope our posts will educate and entertain you. Whether you’re a die-hard Griswold cookware fan or just starting to explore other makers of old cast iron cookware like Wagner or Lodge, we’ve got something that will spark your curiosity. Our mission is to make the world of old cast iron cookware accessible and enjoyable for everyone, and we’re always glad to connect with other collectors and enthusiasts.

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2012 Pricing for Vintage Cast Iron

I wrote a blog post in early 2023 about a 2012 auction I attended to show the difference between the pricing of vintage cast iron cookware then and pricing today. The items at the 2012 auction were from a long-time cast iron collector. The pieces were primarily in lovely condition. I recently found the entire…

Lodge Cast Iron Special Commemorative and Advertising Skillet Auction August 10, 2024: Results

Are you ready to see the realized prices from the Lodge Manufacturing Company’s first-ever cast iron auction? Lodge held the auction at its South Pittsburg, Tennessee home base on August 10, 2024. The event was held to auction off some of Lodge’s limited production and prototype pieces made over the years. Some collectors focus their…