Cast iron collectors Eric McAllister and Clayton Mitchell provided the iron for a two-day vintage cast iron cookware auction at Dinky’s Auction House in Montgomery Indiana. I’ve been to a cast iron auction at Dinky’s before and had the chance to write about it for Antique Trader and the blog.
The auction was held on February 22-23, 2024. It was an in-person and online auction.1
Giant cast iron auctions are like a mecca for collectors – all of that gorgeous iron laid out for inspection, and then the excitement of a fast-paced auction. Getting carried away is easy (at least for me!)
Caveat Emptor
In my view, the “value” of a piece of vintage cast iron is what someone pays for it. As you look at these auction results, remember: The realized prices are the prices paid before any buyer’s premium, and before the shipping charge – if applicable – which of course can be quite pricey given the size and weight of the iron. Also, the price realized is for that specific piece, in that specific condition, with those specific markings.
Remember that you don’t know the condition of the pieces pictured below or the precise markings other than what you can see in the small photos. Nothing replaces viewing auction items in person.
With all of those caveats, here are the top prices realized.
