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…
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The Word from Marg on Griswold Cast Iron Quaker Ware
I posted a series of photos of old advertisements for Griswold Quaker Ware. Old ads such as those are very helpful when trying to determine what pieces were part of a particular line of pans. Larry and Marg O’Neil have the full collection of Griswold Quaker Ware, and I had the opportunity to photograph the…
The Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association
I am a dues-paying member of a nationwide vintage cast iron collector’s club, the Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association (“GCICA).” Last I checked, GCICA had 753 members across the United States and Canada. The group comprises cast iron collectors and enthusiasts, including people just starting their adventure and people who have been collecting for…
2018 Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Convention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association Linda and I made the trek to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the April 2018 Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association (GCICA) convention. This convention marks the 26th year that the association has held a convention, and the fourth that Linda and I have attended. GCICA is a fun group…