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Griswold Dutch Oven Questions
Posted on 12/17/23 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 12/17/23 at 3:34 pm
Is it worth dropping $300+ for one on eBay? What’s the best size for a large family?
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:01 pm to undkeith
Depends.
Make sure it sits flat. Make sure it’s not pitted. I don’t buy from sellers that don’t accept returns. If all that’s satisfied, then yes. They are appreciating in value as they have not been made in 60+years. There are some characteristics that make them more valuable than others-(too many to list here)
A size 8 is 5 qts. For a decent sized family I’d recommend a “10”.
Make sure it sits flat. Make sure it’s not pitted. I don’t buy from sellers that don’t accept returns. If all that’s satisfied, then yes. They are appreciating in value as they have not been made in 60+years. There are some characteristics that make them more valuable than others-(too many to list here)
A size 8 is 5 qts. For a decent sized family I’d recommend a “10”.
This post was edited on 12/17/23 at 4:02 pm
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:10 pm to undkeith
Are they worth the extra $ ? Depends on what the individual thinks. I have the No 9 and No 10, I could prob get the same result in a lodge, but I like the Griswold, they are cool and I leave them on my stove for display.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 9:42 am to Tygerfan
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If I were to buy a Griswold, I would get it from Cast and Clara Bell who specialize in restoring antique cookware. The Griswold #8 sells for around $300 on their site as well.
Interesting site.
If you just want it for cooking, you can get a Dutch oven that will perform just as well if you avoid the Griswold or Wagner name. Those are collectible, but not necessarily any better for cooking purposes.
There is a lot of old cast iron made by Birmingham Stove and Range (and other companies) that is just as good for cooking purposes. With the older stuff, you are more likely to get American-made cookware that was formed from newly mined ore. There are some boutique companies making new stuff in the States these days and a lot of the Lodge stuff is still made here, but much of the new stuff comes from old engine blocks melted down in China. That stuff should cook well too.
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