Colin Campbell
New member
So I went to a couple of estate sales this morning because I saw some photos with cast iron in them. The first one had 3 skillets and a deep skillet/skillet chicken fryer. Two of the skillets were 3-notch Lodge (pre-Made in USA) and an unmarked Wagner. I left them as I didn't need any more skillets those sizes and the Wagner was warped. I picked up the fryer, though, as I found it last night digging through web research. I picked it up thinking "what the heck, it'll be a nice historical piece." And I like older cast iron. It's in good shape, no rust. The Crescent F'dy Co. is kinda faint, but the Ozark St. Louis, MO. is distinct. Just some unattended baked on gunk. Should clean up nice. $40.
The other piece, I almost didn't go for. Different sale and it was the only CI in the photos. I saw a little number on the handle and assumed it would be a #3 Wagner based on the size. I've got one, but I thought I'd get it to keep it company. I was pleasantly surprised when I picked it up and it was a Griswold. My first. Size #2. Kinda small, but I needed to break my Griswold drought. Once I get home, I find out this might be kinda rare. It's got a lot of crud on it, but the raw spots under the handle definitely look old. The cooking surface is extremely smooth. From the photos, can anyone confirm it's the real deal? $12.00
https://imgur.com/gallery/YjcUPy5
The other piece, I almost didn't go for. Different sale and it was the only CI in the photos. I saw a little number on the handle and assumed it would be a #3 Wagner based on the size. I've got one, but I thought I'd get it to keep it company. I was pleasantly surprised when I picked it up and it was a Griswold. My first. Size #2. Kinda small, but I needed to break my Griswold drought. Once I get home, I find out this might be kinda rare. It's got a lot of crud on it, but the raw spots under the handle definitely look old. The cooking surface is extremely smooth. From the photos, can anyone confirm it's the real deal? $12.00
https://imgur.com/gallery/YjcUPy5