The Griswold “Erie” Spider trademark skillet is among the most sought-after by collectors. What is the origin of the spider trademark, you ask? Bulletin A of Griswold’s “general catalogue” (1904) (left) gives us a pretty solid clue: The back of Bulletin A shows the spider trademark, and states: As the little spider brought success to…
Spider
Posts about Griswold's Spider trademark, which appeared on letterhead and other ephemera from the company as well as on some of its hollow ware including a skillet and teapot.
Harold R. Henry, Cast-Iron Collector
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’s “ERIE” Skillets
By Roy G. Meadows, as updated March 17, 2025 Foreword by Mary On March 17, 2025, I had the opportunity to interview Roy G. Meadows. Mr. Meadows is well-known in the cast iron collecting community for his expertise and extensive knowledge–particularly of antique “ERIE” cast iron skillets, which were produced in Erie, Pennsylvania by the…
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…
Vintage Cast Iron Auction Results: August 23-24 2024
Dinky’s auction house in Montgomery, Indiana, held a two-day vintage and antique cast iron cookware auction on August 23-24, 2024. About 85% of the 1029 lots were from the collection of Louisiana collectors Eric McAllister and Clayton Mitchell. The remainder were added to the auction by the auction house. The auction ran simultaneously in person…