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…
Pricing and Value
Guidance about how to determine the monetary value of vintage and antique cast iron pieces - for both selling and buying. Includes "how to's" to find actual selling prices of pieces.
Griswold Vintage Cast Iron Skillet Price List – Current September 3, 2025
I have prepared a 3-page .pdf that shows sale prices for vintage and antique Griswold black cast-iron skillets, sizes 0-20. The data in the table has been compiled from five auctions that were held between February 17, 2022 and August 24, 2025, as well as eBay sold listings from late May 2025 – September 2,…
Prices Realized from Day 2 of Cast Iron Collector’s Auction on August 23, 2025
I collected all prices realized from both days of a cast iron collector’s auction on August 22 and 23, 2025 at Dinky’s Auction Center in Montgomery, Indiana. This post has the results from day two of the auction. The results for day one of the auction are here. There were bidders present on-site, and it…
Prices Realized at August 22, 2025 Cast Iron Collector’s Auction
I created a slideshow with all prices realized from a cast iron collector’s auction held on August 22, 2025. This was day one of a two-day auction. The auction was held at Dinky’s Auction Center in Montgomery Indiana. It was an in-person auction, and it ran simultaneously online at Auction Zip. The second day of…
Looking for the Value of a Particular Piece? Finding Recent “Sold” Prices is a Good Start.
“What’s it worth?” I’ve said it before – in my opinion, the current “value” of a particular piece is shown by what someone is willing to pay for it. Age, scarcity, the precise markings on the pan, current demand, timing, the reputation of the seller, and condition condition condition are all reflected in the what…
How to Use Google Images Search to Learn about Your Iron with Just a Photograph
Years ago, I created a video on how to learn about a pan using Google Images Search and a photograph. As it’s worth repeating, I made another one, showing how to learn things about several different antique iron pieces, including the funky “7-way Universal Tool.” Take a look – it’s easier than you think!
Top Auction Prices Realized at Air Works Consignment Auction February 2025
Air Works has a large annual late Winter/early 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 online and in-person bidding over several days. I’ve made many other posts about large cast iron auctions including…
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.