Should I waste my time?

[KALankford]

Hello my name is Kathy. I have recently aquired 7 pieces of cast iron from my father. I have one in particular that has me questioning. It is obviously a griddle but it is called a Never Break 10. I have started the restoration process. It has gone through the lye bath and I am currently doing the rust removal. My question is should I waste my time restoring it? I imagine it's not worth anything other than the using of it. Am I correct in assuming it's worthlessness as anything collectable? You dont mention that brand on the forums.

 

[Doug D.]

Is it actually cast iron? The Never Break skillets I am familiar with are made of formed steel. Do you have a photo you can post?

 

[KALankford]

Yes but I'll have to figure out how first.

 

[KALankford]

Here is the what I presume the top is. You are probably right. steel. doesnt look like cast iron to me. So what do I do with it now? The vinegar bath is working to take the rust off. Lots of elbow grease. Will it need to be seasoned? How in the world will I keep it from rusting? Throw it away and relieve my headache?

Here are the bottom and trade mark as well.

 

[Doug D.]

You should be able to use the same kind of seasoning methods as cast iron to keep it from rusting.

 

[KALankford]

ok here is trademark.

 

[KALankford]

So what are your thoughts? Does it look like steel to you? Should I move ahead with the whole process?

 

[Doug D.]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/c-1885-Bron...110?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e81781f6e

While there is some historical interest, I don't know what value if any it holds as a collectible. If you think you have a use for it, and it's serviceable, it should be no harder or different to restore than iron.

 

[KALankford]

Thanks for your time.