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Vintage Cast Iron Auction Results: August 23-24 2024

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…

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There is a recent recall in the UK on Emba cast iron cookware."The products present a health risk as testing has identified potential migration of heavy metal components during use of the product."

The government publication announcing the recall does not identify the "heavy metal components" or specify the circumstances under which the components migrate. What makes the composition of the Emba cookware different from other cast iron cookware?

www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/product-recall-cookware-cast-iron-skillet-warning

See also www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-emba-cast-iron-cookware-2502-0151 ... See MoreSee Less

Product Recall: Emba Cast Iron Cookware (2502-0151)

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Product Recall for Emba Cast Iron Cookware presenting a health risk.

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Gorgeous Griswold vintage cast iron Colonial Breakfast Skillet with original label.

From the collection of Larry and Marg O'Neil, natch. ... See MoreSee Less

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Antique number 2 Griswold skillets with these markings are quite valuable when in good condition, and very hard to find. This particular pan is from the collection of Clayton Mitchell of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

A pan with these same markings (Griswold slant logo, heat ring, "ERIE", pattern number 703) sold at a February 2025 Air Works Consignment auction for $1050 (plus 20% buyer's premium).

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I made fried rice for dinner tonight in my beautiful cracked antique ERIE (by Griswold) number 11 cast iron skillet. The red arrow in the photos points to the hairline crack. I have been the custodian of this pan for about 10 years now; it has regular use in my kitchen.

A hairline crack does not render an old cast iron pan useless. Its value to a potential buyer is of course lessened, but its value as a display piece, cooker, and precious piece of history remains.

As I have said a million times, I love thinking about the history of these old pans - where they have been, how they have been used, and what families they have served. This pan is over 100 years old and it is still in service. With proper care, it will last for many more years.

To me, this old pan is a priceless piece of serviceable history.

I made fried rice for dinner tonight in my beautiful cracked antique "ERIE" (by Griswold) number 11 cast iron skillet. The red arrow in the photos points to the hairline crack. I have been the custodian of this pan for about 10 years now; it has regular use in my kitchen.

A hairline crack does not render an old cast iron pan useless. Its value to a potential buyer is of course lessened, but its value as a display piece, cooker, and precious piece of history remains.

As I have said a million times, I love thinking about the history of these old pans - where they have been, how they have been used, and what families they have served. This pan is over 100 years old and it is still in service. With proper care, it will last for many more years.

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Joannie Baldini is one of the founders of the Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association; one of the national collecting groups involved in antique and vintage cast iron cookware. She is an ardent student of the iron, and very interested in its history. Here's a little bit more about Joannie and her cast iron adventure! ... See MoreSee Less

Griswold Cast Iron Collector Joannie Baldini

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Joannie Baldini Joannie Baldini and her late husband Joe, of Erie, Pennsylvania, are two of the six founders of the Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association (GCICA), a national vintage and cast iron ...

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I am happy to see that Alton Brown is a fan of Griswold - I always knew I liked him. :) I see three small logo Griswold's on the wall behind him; one with grooved handle. Any of the others immediately identifiable to you? ... See MoreSee Less

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The 2025 Air Works Spring consignment auction was held over Valentine's Day weekend in Ohio. Here are the top moneymakers!

Hint: once again, the number 1 Griswold skillet - pattern 411 marked "ERIE" - took the top spot. ... See MoreSee Less

Top Auction Prices Realized at Air Works Consignment Auction February 2025

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Air Works has a large annual Spring auction that includes hundreds of pieces of cast iron in addition to a wide variety of other goods. The auction is held in Millersburg, Ohio. It features both onlin...

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Every once in a while, you run across an old piece of iron that you can't immediately identify. Google Reverse Images Search to the rescue!

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