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seeking a BSR catalog/list (also Crescent, Martin, Atlanta)
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Re: seeking a BSR catalog/list (also Crescent, Martin, Atlan
The bad news is that no book or published guide to them exists, except for a Martin section in the red book. The good news is that, if you're in Alabama, you're going to find a lot of BSR. Look for the older 1930-1940s "Red Mountain" pieces with the large size number and pattern letter at 6 o'clock, the larger pour spouts, and smooth polished cooking surfaces. Early "Century" pieces from the 1950s are also good users. You can see the differences at http://www.castironcollector.com/unmarked.php#bsr
The bad news is that no book or published guide to them exists, except for a Martin section in the red book. The good news is that, if you're in Alabama, you're going to find a lot of BSR. Look for the older 1930-1940s "Red Mountain" pieces with the large size number and pattern letter at 6 o'clock, the larger pour spouts, and smooth polished cooking surfaces. Early "Century" pieces from the 1950s are also good users. You can see the differences at http://www.castironcollector.com/unmarked.php#bsr
Re: seeking a BSR catalog/list (also Crescent, Martin, Atlan
Indeed, we found an older (larger spouts) Red Mountain #8 for $7 just this morning at the flea market. Score! We LOVE the BSRs but don't know if they came in all sizes, and what all the pieces are. We'll have fun hunting, but it would be great if there were an original catalog or product list that let us know what all is out there.
We'd like to assemble a full set of BSR eventually, if possible. But doing so one piece at a time is a lot of fun! Thanks for the info!
Indeed, we found an older (larger spouts) Red Mountain #8 for $7 just this morning at the flea market. Score! We LOVE the BSRs but don't know if they came in all sizes, and what all the pieces are. We'll have fun hunting, but it would be great if there were an original catalog or product list that let us know what all is out there.
We'd like to assemble a full set of BSR eventually, if possible. But doing so one piece at a time is a lot of fun! Thanks for the info!
Re: seeking a BSR catalog/list (also Crescent, Martin, Atlan
As far as BSR skillets, IIRC, I have owned or at least laid eyes on a 3,5,7,8,10,12, and 14, in both Red Mountain and Century markings. I have a #8 smooth bottom Century chicken fryer, and I understand a 7, 9, and 10 were also made. I have seen the #8 CF at least with markings of both Red Mountain and Century. All were smooth bottom. There is also a #11 square breakfast skillet that has what appears to be Century markings. I have seen corn stick pans in only one size, marked #7 with a pattern letter, Red Mountain style. They are Wagner Junior size. Dutch ovens, I've only seen a #8, but suppose there must be more. I have Red Mountain lids with both what I call the old "gateway arch" style handle and the single-tapered handle. They also made some nice camp ovens, if you're into outdoor cooking.
As far as BSR skillets, IIRC, I have owned or at least laid eyes on a 3,5,7,8,10,12, and 14, in both Red Mountain and Century markings. I have a #8 smooth bottom Century chicken fryer, and I understand a 7, 9, and 10 were also made. I have seen the #8 CF at least with markings of both Red Mountain and Century. All were smooth bottom. There is also a #11 square breakfast skillet that has what appears to be Century markings. I have seen corn stick pans in only one size, marked #7 with a pattern letter, Red Mountain style. They are Wagner Junior size. Dutch ovens, I've only seen a #8, but suppose there must be more. I have Red Mountain lids with both what I call the old "gateway arch" style handle and the single-tapered handle. They also made some nice camp ovens, if you're into outdoor cooking.
Re: seeking a BSR catalog/list (also Crescent, Martin, Atlan
Failed to mention in last post I have two different size wedge shaped corn bread skillets by BSR and recently saw two sizes of square skillets I would have like to had for my collection but someone had cleaned them with a grinding wheel.
Failed to mention in last post I have two different size wedge shaped corn bread skillets by BSR and recently saw two sizes of square skillets I would have like to had for my collection but someone had cleaned them with a grinding wheel.
Re: seeking a BSR catalog/list (also Crescent, Martin, Atlan
www.ebay.com/itm/400504123513
Yes, that's BSR. They did those tab handles when they first switched to automation, until they figured out how to incorporate loop handles into the process.
www.ebay.com/itm/400504123513
Yes, that's BSR. They did those tab handles when they first switched to automation, until they figured out how to incorporate loop handles into the process.
Picked up this old Waffle Iron which was made by BSR about 7 years ago. Have looked forever trying to find another paddle without a broken handle thus haven't did anything to the one I have...still sits on the shelve collecting dust. Have never seen it listed in any of the research data that I have but they for sure did make them.
Carl. If you go to the CIC waffel iron gallery and look at image #6 you will see the Lodge W.I. that is the same as the BSR image that I posted. Not sure if Lodge copied BSR or if BSR copied lodge but the similarities are almost the same.
Waffle Irons - The Cast Iron Collector: Information for The Vintage Cookware Enthusiast
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Wow! You ain't kiddin!Carl. If you go to the CIC waffel iron gallery and look at image #6 you will see the Lodge W.I. that is the same as the BSR image that I posted. Not sure if Lodge copied BSR or if BSR copied lodge but the similarities are almost the same.
Waffle Irons - The Cast Iron Collector: Information for The Vintage Cookware Enthusiast
The Cast Iron Collector: Information for the Vintage Cookware Enthusiast. Vintage waffle irons.www.castironcollector.com
BSR:
Lodge:
As I look closer, the handles are quite different, but they both have that Batman point on their face at the 6:00 position (above where the handle connects to the face)....actually, that's very reminiscent of Griswold.
Carl,
Just from what I have found dating the Lodge W.I. and according to the date the arc lodge logo was used (1910-1930), it would appear that the BSR W.I. was manufactured after the Lodge W.I. Not 100% sure but I think that BSR started their production just after 1930. Could be wrong but it's just a best guess.
Just from what I have found dating the Lodge W.I. and according to the date the arc lodge logo was used (1910-1930), it would appear that the BSR W.I. was manufactured after the Lodge W.I. Not 100% sure but I think that BSR started their production just after 1930. Could be wrong but it's just a best guess.