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Collectors & Collecting Joseph Zawadowski Collector, Naturalist, Craftsman & Perpetually Curious Person You can’t simply describe Joseph Zawadowski as a cast-iron collector. Sure, vintage cast iron is one of his passions—but it is also just one facet of Joseph’s curiosity about…pretty much everything. A Collector With Many Interests There is a story everywhere you look….
How can you tell whether a pup marked “Griswold” is authentic or a reproduction? Griswold pups have been widely reproduced. With just a little knowledge and education, you can quickly determine whether a pup marked “Griswold” is authentic or a reproduction. I spent time with Joe and Nancy Zawadowski of Durham, North Carolina, in September…
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…
Joseph Zawadowski and his Vintage Cast Iron Pups By Mary · Originally published in 2018. Updated in 2023 and 2026. Joseph Zawadowski is a vintage cast iron pup collector. He is also a turtle champion, wood carver, bog hunter, dog judge, and skull seeker. I had wanted to see, learn, and write about Joseph’s vintage…