Harold Henry of Hamilton Missouri is a serious collector of vintage and antique cast iron cookware. His main focus is Lodge cast iron, though he also has many pieces by other manufacturers.
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The “Griswold” Silver Pup Scandal
How a small silver pup caused an uproar in the Griswold cast iron collecting community.
The Griswold Bolo Oven
The Griswold BOLO oven was made by the Griswold Manufacturing Company in Erie, PA in the early 1900s. Griswold held at least 3 different patents related to the BOLO oven – granted in 1915, 1916, and 1920. In the grand scheme of antique cast iron cookware collecting the ovens are not particularly uncommon, though I…
The Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association
I am a dues-paying member of a nationwide vintage cast iron cookware collector’s club, the Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association (“GCICA).” Last I checked, GCICA had 753 members across the United States and Canada. The group is made up of cast iron collectors and enthusiasts, including people just starting their adventure and people who…
Unusual 7-Way “Universal Tool”
The 7-way Universal Tool was patented in 1881 by W.H. Thayer.
Where can I find online cast iron auctions?
Leigh Ann W. of Greensboro North Carolina asked: Are there [cast iron] auctions -other than eBay- that you can participate in online? (Without actually being there). I never seem to see any of these in my area. Yes, there are. If you do a google search for “cast iron auction” you will likely find some…
My, How Vintage Cast Iron Cookware Prices Have Changed!
Prices of vintage cast iron have skyrocketed in the past ten years. Here’s what I paid in 2012!
Top Prices at Dinky’s December 2-3, 2022 Vintage Cast Iron Cookware Auction
I enjoyed following Dinky’s December 2-3, 2022 auction of vintage and antique cast iron cookware. The auction took place in Montgomery Indiana. Bidding was live in-person, and live online. I followed day two of the auction online. I know people are always hungry to check out selling prices, so here’s a sampling of some of…