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Dan Farmer
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Purty!!
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I'd buy it just for that lovely japanned brass name plate!!
Dan Farmer
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Huh? If that was addressed to me... no! Not at all. Why would you think that?
That was a very nice find. Wish I could come across one.
You can find several threads about Griswold gas stoves by typing that in the search box in the upper right. Or try cutting and pasteing the address shown below.
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You can find several threads about Griswold gas stoves by typing that in the search box in the upper right. Or try cutting and pasteing the address shown below.
http://www.google.com/custom?domain...ttp://www.castironcollector.com;FORID:1&hl=en
The word "japanned" has to do with a style of finish, and nothing to do with Japan. But the truth is that it probably isn't japanning, but more like a layer of cooked on grease from heavy use.
Dan Farmer
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Oh...!! That's what he was wondering about! Yes, I was referring the the black lacquer by that name. I don't know if that label has it, but I do know that it was often used on the background of brass labels in the day.
Oh ok lol you made my heart drop for a little bit. I haven't been collecting long at all I still have got a whole lot to learn although I have learned a lot from you good people here. I drove two hour to a antique mall that I knew of there was a wapak Indian head skillet there and also this Griswold little pot that had #6 I really liked it thinking I will be making another drive soon anybody have any idea of the value? Thanks again for your comments.
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Dan Farmer
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I can't say about that Wagner, but I want to see your Indian Head Wapak! I just got my first one about a week ago.
Dan Farmer
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That looks to be in perfect condition!!! Go get it!
How much are they asking? Is that an 8? [Edit: no, looks smaller than an 8]
Dan Farmer
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I paid $80 for my #8 Indian Wapak. More than I've paid for any skillet, but I love it, and that one is in almost pristine condition (at least the logo is... can't say about the rest). I have always sucked at investments, so take that into consideration, but I really think that $100 for that one would be a pretty sweet deal, and some day it will be worth much more. The Griswold spider brings so much because of the Griswold name and a cool logo. Wapak doesn't have the name, but has just as cool a logo.
Collecting is for the art and the heart, not speculation of price increases and because you have emotions mixed with your money, they don't mix. Investment is a word you tell your SO so they don't kill you when you buy something. Not saying it's bad, just mixing pleasure with business.
Bonnie Scott
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I like that Wagner #6, I see one sold on ebay for $120. The blue book has a value of $90.
Dan Farmer
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I try to view my collecting as an investment, as well as a pleasure. You never know when you may need to liquidate your collection to help pay for some unforeseen misfortune.
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Agreed. I like the strong, bold raised lettering on the lid.