Preface Harold Henry, of Hamilton, Missouri, passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 90. He was a delightful storyteller, a hardworking farmer, and a retired auctioneer of cattle. Harold was also an avid collector of cast-iron cookware. He was my friend. Harold had a deep affection for Lodge cast iron, both for…

Griswold Cookware
Collectors and Collections,
History and Stories
Griswold, Lodge, Wagner, Favorite, Wapak, and More!
Lodge Cast Iron Special Commemorative and Advertising Skillet Auction August 10, 2024: Results
Are you ready to see the realized prices from the Lodge Manufacturing Company’s first-ever cast iron auction? Lodge held the auction at its South Pittsburg, Tennessee home base on August 10, 2024. The event was held to auction off some of Lodge’s limited production and prototype pieces made over the years. Some collectors focus their…
Lodge Collectors and Collections
Mary’s presentation on “Lodge Cast Iron Collectors and Collections” at the 2019 Lodge Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.
Southern Cast Iron – Harold R. Henry
Harold Henry of Hamilton Missouri is a serious collector of vintage and antique cast iron cookware. His main focus is Lodge cast iron, though he also has many pieces by other manufacturers.