I saw the waffle summary page yet do not see an item listed that I am looking at. I want to be sure I get a matching set/right base and a guess when this was made
Side 1 977 B no Gris logo , no.8 in center, pat. may 14,1901 on top, pat. may 21, 1901 bottom
Side 2. 976 with a Dot(no B), New American No 8 in center. Griswold MFG Co Erie Pa across top
Base is 975C
Is this older or newer than the 885/886 iron that I know uses the 975 base. Lastly is there any preference of which one is better due to design (throw in the 314/315 or other brands for that matter) Want a nice piece but mostly as a user Thanks!
Edit: since it's the New American and others are just American I realize now it's newer, brilliant! But how much so?
Side 1 977 B no Gris logo , no.8 in center, pat. may 14,1901 on top, pat. may 21, 1901 bottom
Side 2. 976 with a Dot(no B), New American No 8 in center. Griswold MFG Co Erie Pa across top
Base is 975C
Is this older or newer than the 885/886 iron that I know uses the 975 base. Lastly is there any preference of which one is better due to design (throw in the 314/315 or other brands for that matter) Want a nice piece but mostly as a user Thanks!
Edit: since it's the New American and others are just American I realize now it's newer, brilliant! But how much so?