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 member of the Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association (“GCICA”). Last I checked, GCICA had 753 members from across the United States and Canada. I appreciate the opportunity to connect, share, and learn from so many other people who are also cast iron enthusiasts. There are many decades-long collectors in the club…
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…