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Unusual 7-Way “Universal Tool”

The 7-way Universal Tool was patented in 1881 by W.H. Thayer.

Soup, starring my Iron Mountain chicken pan. This and my cracked #9 ERIE (both pans made by Griswold) are my favorites.

I feel pretty lucky to be outdoors watching the game and cooking! Cast iron works great on my little portable induction cooktop. ... See MoreSee Less

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I didn't realize that Smithey Ironware Company also has a restoration service - you can send in your crusty rusty vintage pieces for restoration. $40/pc plus shipping. Details are here: ... See MoreSee Less

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Smithey Ironware Co. designs and manufactures heirloom quality cast iron and carbon steel cookware in Charleston, SC. From skillets to Dutch ovens, roasters to our hand-forged wok, Smithey crafts tool...

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You can take the girl out of Minnesota, but you can't take the Minnesota out of the girl. :)

Tater tot hotdish. Starring: My vintage Iron Mountain (by Griswold) number 5 cast iron skillet. ... See MoreSee Less

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Misc. mashup in the Iron Mountain (by Griswold) chicken pan for today’s game. ... See MoreSee Less

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Recap of the trip Linda and I took to North Platte Nebraska in September to meet up with other cast iron enthusiasts from the Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association. It was great to see our cast iron friends, talk iron, and snag some great pieces!

Isn't it time you joined?

griswoldcookware.com/gcica-heartland-chapter-meet-september-27-28-2024/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Made in my “ERIE” Griswold number 11 cracked skillet. ... See MoreSee Less

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Old catalogs are a great source for collectors. Here is a link to Griswolds catalog 45. It is in the public domain and downloadable.

https://archive.org/details/GriswoldMfgCoCatalogNo45/

Old catalogs are a great source for collectors. Here is a link to Griswold's catalog 45. It is in the public domain and downloadable.

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Photo from inside the Griswold Mfg. Co. in Erie, PA. Dated September 19, 1902. Photo is signed "George T. Griswold March 21, 1998."

I am unsure where I obtained this photo, but am guessing that it was via George T. Griswold - son of the George T. Griswold who signed the photo. George Griswold was a friend of the cast iron collecting community, and one of my Facebook friends, until his death in 2023. ... See MoreSee Less

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Some Griswold pieces were reproduced; don't be fooled!

Always watch for the crispness/clarity of the font and the quality of the casting. If the casting is sloppy or the font uneven or poorly placed, it's not Griswold. ... See MoreSee Less

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