Granny's Dutch Oven/Skillet schooling

[wimpy69]

Came across box with these two, along with some decorative flat ware. No idea, and don't feel like an afternoon down a rabbit hole. 10" Dutch, single hole on pot no handle no lid and a 8" skillet. Thanks in advance.

 

[kilo charlie]

The Griswold is likely worth a few bucks.. would need some better photos to decipher what they are. There's a huge Cast Iron following on another forum I am on that I can ask them about.

 

[tbern]

The Griswold is a good name in cast iron.

 

[wimpy69]

The Griswold is likely worth a few bucks.. would need some better photos to decipher what they are. There's a huge Cast Iron following on another forum I am on that I can ask them about.

Know enough not to start wire brushing, etc. Actually would like to get it clean enough to use but that's down the road. Info on cleaning markings up on the skillet would be welcome. I'm sure if its a common forger the partial markings would be easy to id. Sure, inquire, I'm up for any info.

 

[kilo charlie]

Know enough not to start wire brushing, etc. Actually would like to get it clean enough to use but that's down the road. Info on cleaning markings up on the skillet would be welcome. I'm sure if its a common forger the partial markings would be easy to id. Sure, inquire, I'm up for any info.

I already made a post over there with a link to this post.. I'll let you know what they say if anything

 

[chopsaw]

Came across box with these two, along with some decorative flat ware. No idea, and don't feel like an afternoon down a rabbit hole. 10" Dutch, single hole on pot no handle no lid and a 8" skillet. Thanks in advance.

Anything marked " Made in " and the country of origin is post 1960 .
So made after 1960 .
Looks like the second pan is marked " Made in USA "
The Dutch oven I think is an older one . Hard to tell from the pictures .
Zoom out on some of the pics . Get the handle on the skillet .

The numbers like 8 or 10 refer to the hole size on a wood burning stove . Mostly for the earlier stuff with the ring on the bottom .

 

[gmc2003]

The numbers like 8 or 10 refer to the hole size on a wood burning stove . Mostly for the earlier stuff with the ring on the bottom .

Learn something new everyday.

Thanks Rich

Chris

 

[babydocsmoke]

There is tons of info on Griswold online and how to identify/value their cast iron. They are considered one of the best for American made CI.

Evolution of the Griswold Trademark - The Cast Iron Collector: Information for The Vintage Cookware Enthusiast

The Cast Iron Collector: Information for the Vintage Cookware Enthusiast. Learn how to identify, clean, restore, season and use collectible antique cast iron cookware.

www.castironcollector.com

this is one of many websites that can help.

 

[wimpy69]

The Dutch looks like Erie PA. U.S.A. Something else under that. Not sure.

 

[chopsaw]

The skillet is considered " unmarked " Unlike the dutch that says " Griswold " so you know who made it . I have a post 1960 Wagner that looks about the same , but the handle is different . The number , shape , and the center punch mark on the handle all mean something . Just have to research it , but I'll guess that the unmarked is a Wagner post 1960 . Great pans , especially if it's a family piece .
Get them cleaned up . Then you can really see what it says . I'm guessing you're keeping them ?

 

[chopsaw]

Also , the holes in the dutch oven handles were probably for a bail so you could hang it .