Just starting to collect

[TBister]

Starting collection with some things from estate sale.

Griswold No. 22 Corn Bread Pan
Griswold 947 Golfball Gem Pan
Griswold No. 262 Crispy Corn or Wheat Stick Pan
Wagner Ware B 1323 Muffin Pan
Unmarked Wagner 6 1/2 Inch Skillet (does not say Made in USA)

Good start?

 

[Doug D.]

Some good finds. You have to be careful of the Griswold 262s, though; a great many out there are repros.

 

[W. Hilditch]

I'd say so. I'd just wash in hot soapy water once and use. It appears they were taken care of by the owner.

Hilditch

 

[SpurgeonH]

Nice start!

 

[Doug D.]

...just wash in hot soapy water once and use.

And if you feel comfortable doing that, it's your prerogative. Or, if you don't absolutely know the history if the pieces, you can err on the side of caution, strip them, and start your own seasoning.

 

[TBister]

Thanks.

Here are a couple of pictures of the 262 Doug. How does one tell a repro?

 

[Doug D.]

Yours is genuine. Crisp lettering, pointed tips extend to edge of pan bottom, ridge on handles sharp-angled and defined.

See also: http://www.castironcollector.com/fakes.php#262fake

 

[TBister]

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[Sharon Shuman]

Make brownies in the "golf ball" pan! I do believe that was the original intention.