Now that you have read about some of my learning experiences at vintage cast iron cookware auctions in part I of my blog series on auctions, you can venture forth with knowledge to help you avoid the same mistakes I made. Here are more tips and considerations to help you be a savvy bidder and…
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The Vintage Cast Iron Cookware Auction, part I: Learn from My Mistakes!
Tips to help you when bidding at a large cast iron collector’s auction.
2024 Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association Convention in Erie, Pennsylvania
The Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association The Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association (GCICA) is a vibrant community of vintage cast iron collectors and enthusiasts united by a shared passion for collectible cast iron cookware. Its membership includes those just starting their journey and seasoned collectors with huge collections. The members love vintage cast…
Top Prices Paid at February 22-23, 2024 Vintage Cast Iron Cookware Auction
Cast iron collectors Eric McAllister and Clayton Mitchell provided the iron for a two-day vintage cast iron cookware auction at Dinky’s Auction House in Montgomery Indiana. I’ve been to a cast iron auction at Dinky’s before and had the chance to write about it for Antique Trader and the blog. The auction was held on…
2002 Antique and Vintage Cast Iron Cookware Prices
In December 2023, I visited my friend Harold R. Henry in Hamilton Missouri, who collects cast iron pieces. While looking through his large collection, I found an old auction catalog from 2002. Harold had noted down the prices of the items sold at that auction. I found it fascinating to compare those prices to today’s…
Griswold Vintage Cast Iron Santa Cake Molds: Real or Reproduction & Pricing
Griswold Vintage Cast Iron Santa Cake Molds: Current pricing & how to tell an authentic Griswold Santa mold from a reproduction.
Antique Trader Cover Story: Joseph Zawadowski and his Cast Iron Pups
My little ditty about Joseph Zawadowski and his cache of cast iron pups was the cover story for the February 27, 2019 edition of Antique Trader. I’ve written a bit about Joe’s pups and snuggle pups as well as the infamous “Griswold” “silver” pups, how to identify a reproduction Griswold pup, and current values for…
Antique Trader Special Report: Indiana Cast Iron Cookware Auction Draws Bidders from Afar
I wrote a blog post about my excursion to Indiana for a vintage cast iron auction. I have also posted a few videos from the auction on my YouTube channel. I wrote up the story for Antique Trader, and it was published in their April 24, 2019 edition. It is also published on their website….