The Selden & Griswold Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania was the predecessor to the Griswold Manufacturing Company. Many collectors consider Griswold to be the premier manufacturer of antique American cast-iron cookware, and its products are among the most sought-after pieces in the hobby. At first glance, the company’s history appears straightforward. Griswold traced its origins…
By Mary, as told by Gary Taylor About Gary Gary Taylor of Henderson, North Carolina, retired after a successful management career with General Electric. He is the father of two adult children and grandfather of four. Gary was married to his beloved wife, Peggy, for 30 years before her passing in December 2023. Warm, engaging,…
What a whirlwind! In April, Linda and I traveled to Florence, Kentucky, for the 2026 Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association (G&CICA) annual cast iron convention, and what a wonderful time it was. About the G&CICA The Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association (G&CICA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of vintage…
I really found a gold mine of catalogs tonight! Here is a 1897 Griswold cast aluminum ware catalog and price list. It is 32 pages and available for free public download. The catalogs are a wonderful resource for cast iron collectors and historians. What a treat! For more catalog downloads, check out the “catalog downloads”…
Another great find! 112-page Griswold Mfg. Co. catalog and price list. It is available for free public download. The catalogs are a great resource for vintage cast iron cookware enthusiasts and collectors. They provide accurate historical information, which is invaluable. For more free catalog and product line downloads, check our catalog downloads category! Enjoy!
Another great find! Here is a 74-page Griswold catalog and price list from 1888-89. It is available for public download. The old catalogs, of course, are invaluable to antique cast iron cookware collectors and historians. They assist in dating and identifying the old cast iron that you may run across when on the hunt. This…
1885 Selden & Griswold catalog is available online for public download.
Yes, yes, I know I’ve written thousands of articles (I might be exaggerating, but only a tiny bit) about the O’Neils and their massive vintage and antique cast iron collection (just do a search for O’Neil on this site – they have their own category!) I’ve also made a series of videos showcasing the collection….
