| The Book of Wagner & Griswold: Martin, Lodge, Vollrath, Excelsior Contributor(s): Smith, David G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764311913 ISBN-13: 9780764311918 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2000 Annotation: This book continues where **The Book of Griswold & Wagner ended-- illustrating hundreds of items not included in the previous book. With over 845 photographs of cast iron pieces from the Wagner, Griswold, Lodge, Vollrath, Excelsior, and Martin manufacturing companies, this book delves into the histories and products produced by these manufacturers. Complete with pattern numbers, catalog list numbers, price guide, index, and much more. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Kitchenware - Antiques & Collectibles | Silver, Gold & Other Metals - Antiques & Collectibles | Reference - General |
| Dewey: 638.82 |
| LCCN: 00105182 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.5" W x 10.9" (2.30 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Cast iron cookware is an increasingly hot item in the antique marketplace. Collectors are scouring antique shops, shows, and flea markets searching for treasures to add to their collections; and hunting for more information about the products' history and manufacturers. In response to this growing demand, David Smith and Chuck Wafford have created another authoritative guide to collectible cast iron. This book continues where The Book of Griswold & Wagner left off--illustrating hundreds of items not included in the previous book. With over 845 photographs of cast iron pieces from the Wagner, Griswold, Lodge, Vollrath, Excelsior, and Martin manufacturing companies, this book delves into the histories and products produced by these manufacturers. Complete with pattern numbers, catalog list numbers, price guide, index, and much more; this book is a must-have for all cast iron cookware collectors. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith, David G.: - David G. Smith, the "Pan Man," resides in Perrysburg in western New York State. He is both a collector and dealer of cast iron cookware. Chuck Wafford, or "Cast Iron Charlie," lives in Oregon. He is a former flea market owner, nationally known Griswold collector, consultant, and appraiser. |