May 11, 2018 the family sold its stake in the company in 1946 and, in 1957, wagner fully acquired the company and closed the erie plant. It measures approx 12 handle to handle 10 12 inside x 8 14 wide x 4 deep 7 12 to top. The history of americanmade cast iron skillets southern. Value framing, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee.
The roseville pottery company operated from 1890 to 1954 and produced earthenware for cooking and other daily uses, as well as art pieces. His novels are set in finland and feature detective kimmo joentaa. Hunker may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. It is made of a heavy cast aluminum which is known for its very even heat distribution.
Vintage magnalite wagner ware 5 quart dutch oven pan with lid. A pair of wagner ware and sidney magnalite aluminum roaster dutch ovens. You can find wagner cookware at garage and estate sales, thrift stores, antique stores and from online dealers. Identify and date your wagner cast iron cookware using logos. Identification and dating of vintage and antique unmarked or unknown maker cast iron skillets. Wagner manufacturing company factory sidney, ohio gastro. There are a few tricks to identifying roseville pottery. Check for a wagner ware name, along with a griswold name or a cross inside a circle.
Clifton ware, university of minnesota this text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Wagner studied german literature and history at university in frankfurt, and later worked as a journalist. Collectors guide to wagner ware and other companies with. Identification and dating of vintage and antique unmarked. The headquarters of a pioneering cast iron and cast aluminum cookware. Perhaps the most famous line of cast aluminum ware is wagners magnalite. It has a bright, shiny appearance and conducts heat very well.
Read the vintage wagner ware magnalite dutch oven roaster discussion from the chowhound cookware, dutch ovens food community. The headquarters of a pioneering cast iron and cast aluminum cookware company is in ruins, but still standing. Oct 24, 2011 read the vintage wagner ware magnalite dutch oven roaster discussion from the chowhound cookware, dutch ovens food community. Make offer vintage wagner ware magnalite sidney o 4265m dutch oven w trivet rack. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about magnalite cookware. I finally got around to getting the carbon off and it ends up that its a wagner ware skillet. However, beware of knockoff parts that claim to be magnalite cookware. My other pieces of magnalite are from my grandmother and very ancient also under the names wagner ware sidney. They are marked to the undersides, wagner ware sidney 0 magnalite with 4265p and the other reads, magnalite ghc usa. Free to join to find a man and meet a man online who is single and seek you. Sidney,ohio wagner ware magnalite aluminum roasterskillet3. Hi wayne thanks skillet skillet question i had to get the reference books out for this one. Includes griswold, wagner, favorite, wpak, and sidney hollow ware companies. Wagner ware magnalite 4263 4265 4267 4269 oval aluminum.
Dating wagner ware magnalite if you are a middleaged woman looking to have a good time dating man half your age, this advertisement is for you. But identifying and dating these old wagner ware sidney o pans can be tricky. The wagner manufacturing company began making cookware in 1891 in sidney, ohio. The bottom of the roaster is marked wagner ware sidney, o. T are minor scratches and utensil marks on the inside cooking surface. Here is a vintage magnalite sidney o 43 m tea ketttle or pot. Discover wagner manufacturing company factory in sidney, ohio.
Wagner, wagner ware sidney o, wagner ware, national, long life, magnalite, wardway and wards cast iron. See todays wagner ware sidney for sale, best offer and auction. I have several books on cast iron and cannot find that number or any information. While it was founded in sidney, ohio in 1891 as a cast iron cookware company, and is best known for its quality cast iron, wagner manufacturing quickly moved into more diversified stock. Jul 15, 2015 decoding cast iron numbers and lettering image credit. It does have a lot of contributors, edited by barry millington. American culinary cookware magnalite, wagner ware, magpro.
Here we have a very nice vintage magnalite castaluminum roaster and lid with wire racktrivet. Technically speaking, it is cast from a proprietary alloy, the name magnalite likely. Wagner ware collectible aluminum cookware for sale ebay. Find great deals on ebay for wagner ware and wagner ware aluminum. Wagner manufacturing was the original company, and it used wagner ware in some markings by 1902. Vintage wagner ware magnalite dutch oven roaster cookware.
This group is for anyone who is interested in the wagner ware magnalite cast aluminum pots and pans. Wagner is best known for the sidney o range of skillets and dutch ovens. It measures about 9 inches in diameter and about 7 inches high. The book of griswold and wagner is favored by many collectors. Wagner cast iron wagner ware history, dates and logos. This book is a must for everyone interested in richard wagner and the wagner. Vintage magnalite roast and bake pan wagner ware 4007m aluminum.
Pieces from the griswold molds made after this time period have both names on the bottom. Wagner ware magnalite series public group facebook. This pot is in great condition and is one from the older series. Today, collectors prize wagner cast iron frying pans, dutch ovens and bakeware for both its. Amounts shown in italicised text are for items listed in currency other than euros and are approximate conversions to euros based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Decoding cast iron numbers and lettering mental scoop. Wagner ware magnalite cookware is made in the usa and available from american culinary corporation. Vintage cast aluminum ware the cast iron collector. Also learn the fascinating history of wagner manufacturing. Cast iron cookware, griswold, wagner, sidney and hollow ware. Often called the blue book, this is the best book by far of any done on cast iron cookware. Surface scratches are only in the finish, not etched into the aluminum.
The griswold company sold to wagner in the 1950s and all the production of those pieces moved to the sidney location. Pages of invaluable cast iron cookware information. As with the original wagner ware some foods will darken the inside of this cookware as well. Each item is represented with a photograph or detailed illustration and description. Available in many bookstores and from several online sources including this wags site. Vintage wagner ware magnalite sidney o 8 qt dutch oven. New listing wagner ware sidney o magnalite 4054 2 quarts dutch oven. This catalog covers wagner ware aluminum products up to and including magnalite. How to identify markings on wagner cast iron our pastimes. Brands, magnalite, wagner ware, national, long life, wardway and wards cast iron. They are credited as the original and first to cast iron for cookware and holloware in sidney, ohio, usa and wagnerware was born. Wagner hollow ware company pre wagner manufacturing company updated jan 15, 2020 the official start of the wagner manufacturing company was in 1891 and you can see the centennial commemoration of this in the 1991 version of the cast iron frying pan. A history of the appliance industry in 20th century. It has a very slight wobble and there are chips on the bakelite near the screw of the handle.
Smith, well known as the panman, who resides in the western region of new york state, is both a collector and dealer of cast iron cookware. It made products for domestic use such as frying pans, casseroles, kettles and baking trays, and also made metal products other than cookware. The size number is typically found on either the bottom of a piece or incised in the top of the handle. However, the wagner brothers, bernard and milton, actually started making metal castings of light hardware for general stores back in. Wagner ware, roaster, no 1267, cast iron, drip drop baster. Wagner ware, roaster, no 1267, cast iron, drip drop. Wagner ware and sidney o magnalite aluminum roaster dutch. The companys magnalite linea hardy series made of magnesium and. Identification and dating of vintage and antique unmarked or. Evolution of the wagner trademark the cast iron collector.
Wagner ware sidney o magnalite dutch oven 8 qt cookware. It measures approx 12 handle to handle 10 12 inside x 8 14 wide x 4 deep 7 12 to top of lid 2. The garber family history garberfamily see other formats. Please no returns, questions welcomed and additional. Is the number one destination for online dating with more relationships than any other dating or personals site. Site for information about cast iron skillets, pans and other collectibles by griswold, wagner ware, wapak and g. They have been researching the history of cast iron cookware and its manufacturers for over twenty nine years. He has some useful things in there, like a very good chapter about mistakes that everybody makes about wagner, for example, that more books have been written about wagner than anyone else in history apart from napoleon, hitler, and christ. Firstly, the wagner family sold their interests in the company. The family sold its stake in the company in 1946 and, in 1957, wagner fully acquired the company and closed the erie plant. The best books on wagner five books expert recommendations.
See todays wagner ware for sale, best offer and auction. Vintage wagner ware 8qt magnalite sidney 0 roaster oval 4265m. Vintage aluminum wagner ware magnalite teapot tea kettle. Decoding cast iron numbers and lettering image credit. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bought it because it is very heavy figure it is aluminium and not ss since it is rather vintage looking and dont think they had ss cookware in the 40s, and solidly made with a lid that fits securely. If you have a question on vintage griswold, wagner and wagner magnalite, ask us, we have many recognized experts on griswold, wagner and wagner magnalite cookware. Wagner ware magnalite roaster sets pn 4263 roasterette, 4265, 4267 and 4269 with trivets.
History of wagner cast iron page 4 page 1 history of. Full text of history of guernsey county, ohio 1950s vintage wagner ware sidney 0 stock pot magnalite 4248. Another name for the original design is wagnerware. The most common magnalite cookware material is metal. Cast iron cookware featuring griswold, wagner, favorite, wapak, sidney and hollow ware. While devoted primarily to wagner ware manufacturing company, a generous portion is allotted to items from other producers such as crescent foundry co. Lid can be inverted to nest inside the base, saving storage space. Jan costin wagner is a german crime fiction writer. Wagner cast iron dating identifying and dating unmarked or.
It also includes such pieces as the warm over pan, 3 in 1 sauce pan, the kookall, nursery sauce pan, picnic grill, cheese slicer, etc. The companys magnalite linea hardy series made of magnesium and aluminum. See more ideas about cookware, revere ware and cast iron. The history of magnalite cookware the cookware channel. Magnalite collectible aluminium cookware for sale ebay. There is a slight omission in the history when it comes to the dates and a serious one when it comes to the brothers. Hi esther, wagner magnalite owners love their cookware and are skillet as passionate about their cookware as. Imusa usa imu89305 heavy duty piece cast aluminum cajun cookware set cajun cookware roasters 15 inch aluminum oval roaster.
Magnalite ghc 4267 quart turkey roaster dutch oven with trivet. Imusa usa imu89305 heavy duty piece cast aluminum cajun cookware set, silver. Those legendary metal crafters had little competition until 1881 when bernard and milton wagner of the wagner holloware co. The wagner manufacturing company was a familyowned manufacturer of cast iron and aluminum products based in sidney, ohio, us. I seem to remember hearing not to use cleanser or steel wool pads or the dishwasher. It is very heavy and has wagner ware, sidney ohio, magnalite along with a number on the bottom of the pan. Home page cast iron collecting identification and dating of vintage and antique unmarked or unknown maker cast iron skillets. Read the wagner ware sidney o magnalite dutch oven 8 qt discussion from the chowhound cookware, aluminum food community. Centered wagner ware sidney logo with heat ring circa.
Unfollow wagner ware magnalite to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Today, collectors prize wagner cast iron frying pans, dutch ovens and bakeware for both its beauty and durability. Magnalite, wagner ware, national, long life, wardway and wards cast iron. Nice solid piece, cleaned and polished ready for your gumbo. It also had wagner hollow ware and had purchased the sidney hollow ware foundry in 1897. Cast iron skillet guide history, benefits, tips, care, and faqs. Wagner ware round roaster number 1267 with lid, drip drop baster. The reason for the closure of the foundry came from two fronts. Can anyone tell me how to clean wagner magnalite cookware. Roseville pottery pieces are now considered collectors items, and can be difficult to find and identify, as there are many replicas available. My goto reference materials for dating and identifying pieces for which i know the manufacturer are two muchused reference books.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Vintage wagner ware magnalite 4265p aluminum 8 quart dutch oven roaster trivet 0 results. It is very durable and is made so from the casting process of magnesiumaluminum alloy. Frederic spotts has written a very good history of the wagner festival in bayreuth. For the first thirty years of its history, the wagner trademark consisted solely of the word wagner, incised either in a straight line or in an arc, and, at some point, with the addition below it of sidney, o. Wagner ware sidney o 8 qt roasternice vintage magnalite 5265p roaster. The american culinary legacy began in 1865 when mathew griswold formed the griswold manufacturing company in erie, pennsylvania, usa. Vintage wagner ware sidney o magnalite 4263 oval dutch. Wagner cast iron cookware is regarded by many as some of the finest examples 19 th and 20 th century cast iron. This could be due to the fact, much of the cast iron is over 100 years old and still very usable today.