What Is a Griswold Dutch Oven?
A Dutch oven is a large pot with a tight fitting lid frequently used to slow cook or braise foods in a conventional oven or on top of a stove. Griswold manufactured Dutch ovens along with other cookware between 1865 and 1957. Does this Spark an idea?
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Griswold History
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Originally founded in Erie, Pa., to make metal hinges for doors, Griswold Manufacturing Co. gained more success in producing cast iron cookware. In the late 19th century, they expanded their line to include cast aluminum pots and pans and in the early 20th century, manufactured enameled cookware and a few electrical items. They folded in 1957 after falling victim to cookware competitors and rifts between management and staff employees.
Cookware Reputation
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Griswold Dutch ovens, as well as other cookware manufactured by the company, are among the highest quality vintage pots and pans. Griswold was purchased by the Wagner Manufacturing Co. in 1957 and the quality of the cookware somewhat declined.
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Buying Griswold Dutch Ovens
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Although rarely found in stores, Griswold Dutch ovens frequently turn up on auction websites, flea markets and garage sales. Collectors of classic cookware ordinarily shun pieces that have the tiny Griswold logo or a Griswold and Wagner logo, as they were manufactured post 1957 and lack the quality of the original line.
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