- Numbers #3, 6, and 8 are not considered collectible. ...
- The most desirable pan is #1 - they're super rare and worth $1,000 each, despite their small size.
What is considered vintage cast iron?
Only cast iron made between the late 19th and mid-20th century is considered “vintage.” That's basically anything produced before 1957. Most cast-iron goods from this time period were made by just a handful of companies: Birmingham Stove & Range. Griswold Manufacturing.Feb 14, 2019
What is the oldest cast iron brand?
Lodge Cast Iron
Can cast iron be stamped?
False. Cast iron, at least that used for cookware, is not malleable enough to be imprinted upon by stamping. The markings may have been stamped into the pattern (usually made of aluminum), but they were cast into the pan.
What is a gate mark on cast iron What does it mean?
Cast iron is made with a sand mold in which liquid iron needs to be poured into it (or injected into the mold.) The liquid iron then hardens and the mold is removed from around it. In the 1800s the iron was poured in via a line on the bottom of the mold which left the line, or gate mark, on the iron once it hardened.Apr 7, 2017
How do I know if my cast iron is valuable?
From then on, the Nances began their search for unusual pieces of cast iron. Valuable ones are identified by distinctive marks on the back. Griswold, Wagner and Erie are the names you'll want to find, although a skillet without a name can be identified by Nance and other collectors.Jan 27, 2010