| The Book of Griswold & Wagner: Favorite * Wapak * Sidney Hollow Ware Revised, Expand Edition Contributor(s): Smith, David G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764337297 ISBN-13: 9780764337291 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $31.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Kitchenware - Antiques & Collectibles | Reference - General |
| Dewey: 683.820 |
| LCCN: 2010936892 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (3.45 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Book of Griswold & Wagner, referred to as the blue book by collectors, is the most complete, accurate, and widely used reference guide and is coveted by collectors. This revised 5th edition features more pictures, updated values for cast iron cookware and kitchen collecting enthusiasts, and expanded charts. This definitive, encyclopedic guide details durable cast-iron antiques, including cornstick pans, griddles, Dutch ovens, gem pans, coffee grinders and roasters, trivets, molds, broilers, teapots, and much more. Over 1,000 photographs document variations of shape, size, dates, moldings, finishes, hardware types, catalog numbers, and markings. There are comprehensive histories of the manufacturers Griswold, Wagner, Sidney Hollow Ware, Favorite, and Wapak, as well as patent lists for meticulous researchers. This is an essential reference for anyone wishing to invest in these timeless treasures. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith, David G.: - "The Pan Man," David G. Smith, is both a collector and dealer of cast iron cookware, and has assembled one of the finest collections of iron muffin pans in the nation. He resides in the Buffalo region of New York. Chuck Wafford, "Cast Iron Charlie" as he is been known, is a former flea market owner, nationally known Griswold collector, consultant, and appraiser. He lives in Oregon. |