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We write about vintage and antique American-made cast-iron cookware from all makersGriswold, Wagner, Lodge, and more. Our mission is to make the world of old cast iron cookware accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

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Spotlight on Collectors Larry & Marg O’Neil

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….

Cast-Iron Collectors Doug and Kathy Wenz

Doug and Kathy Wenz Doug and Kathy Wenz live in a charming mid-century modern home in North Platte, Nebraska. They have three grown children, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Doug retired from the Nebraska Power District, and Kathy retired from both the Nebraska Power District and a local law firm. In addition to their cast-iron…

Cast-Iron Collectors Roy Meadows and Jane Brymer

Roy Meadows and Jane Brymer of Newton, Connecticut, have collected Griswold cast-iron cookware for forty years. They are charter members of the national vintage cast-iron collectors’ group, the Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association (G&CICA), and were among the 105 attendees at the inaugural G&CICA meeting held in Erie, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 1992.  Roy…

Top Prices Realized from November 13 and 14, 2025 Dinky’s Cast Iron Collector’s Auction

A large two-day cast iron collector’s auction was held on November 13 and 14, 2025 at Dinky’s Auction Center in Montgomery, Indiana. Pieces offered were primarily from several long-time collectors. As you review the auction prices shown below, bear in mind that the prices are the gavel price – i.e. they do not include any…