Dinky’s auction house in Montgomery, Indiana, held a two-day vintage and antique cast iron cookware auction on August 23-24, 2024. About 85% of the 1029 lots were from the collection of Louisiana collectors Eric McAllister and Clayton Mitchell. The remainder were added to the auction by the auction house.
The auction ran simultaneously in person (no buyer’s premium) and online at AuctionZip (20% buyer’s premium). 1I watched the auction and made a few bids to support my cast iron friends, but unfortunately, I was not the high bidder on any of the items. 2
Dinky’s offered shipping for a $15 handling fee and actual shipping cost, a better shipping deal than often offered at these auctions where an outside company handles the packing and shipping.3
The highest price realized over the two days was $10,000 for a gorgeous ERIE (by Griswold) spider skillet. 4
Next in line was an antique Griswold number 1 cast iron skillet, pattern number 411, that sold for $9,500.
Without further ado, here are the rest of the auction prices, sorted from high price to low.
August 23, 2024 (Day 1) High Prices Realized
August 24, 2024 (Day 2) High Prices Realized
- Auction Zip is just one of many sites where online auctions occur.
- I did purchase at Dinkys’ last cast iron auction featuring pieces from these two collectors – no such luck this time!
- I have previously underestimated shipping costs at cast iron auctions. It’s crucial to be mindful of shipping charges and buyers’ premiums when bidding online for an auction that is conducted simultaneously in-person and online.
- The price obtained for Griswold skillets with the spider logo can vary based on several factors, with the clarity of the spider and web being critical. When these scarce skillets are found, the spider often shows signs of wear from previous use. However, the spider on this particular skillet appears very well-defined.
