Help Identify Dutch Oven

[REllington]

I purchased this dutch oven and I'm not sure of the brand. Is there anyone can provide assistance,
Thank you

 

[Doug D.]

The basting drippers copy Lodge, but it's not a Lodge. And sorry to tell you, it's not a Wagner, either. Probably imported. I'd return it as misrepresented.

 

[REllington]

Thank you

 

[Doug D.]

Unmarked Wagner DOs sold in later years before they were bought out have just "5 QT." on the bottom, and would have been likely sold with a Pyrex glass cover. After the buy-out and the subsequent acquisition of Griswold, they were sold with iron covers made from unmarked Griswold patterns.

 

[REllington]

When I cleaned the dutch oven I was able to find new marking, do you still think this it's an import.

 

[Doug D.]

It has no hallmarks that I can attribute to a known domestic manufacturer. Looking at the other photos, the cover's handle appears to have been a pre-cast piece embedded in the sand mold prior to its casting.

 

[REllington]

Thank you again

 

[Doug D.]

Update. Google Lens strikes again. Search eBay for current auction dated Jan. 22 titled "Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Classic". Same DO, marked. Confirms import, Korean.

 

[REllington]

You are the best and correct. I only paid $10 bucks for it . I might just keep it