Look for an apostrophe in the Griswold logo. If you find Griswold spelled Griswolds, you have a skillet that was manufactured between 1884 and 1912.

How can you tell how old a cast iron skillet is?

5:4328:47Identifying Old Cast Iron Pans - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe can use this as a marker for dating the age of a pan if your pan has a stamp saying made in USAMoreWe can use this as a marker for dating the age of a pan if your pan has a stamp saying made in USA you can guarantee. It was made after the Year 1960. And if it doesnt have a made in USA stamp.

What are the four types of cast-iron?

There are four basic types of cast iron - white iron, gray iron, ductile iron and malleable ironwhite iron.gray iron.ductile iron.malleable iron.

Is cast iron GREY or black?

Cast iron can refer to a range of iron alloys, but it is most commonly associated with gray iron. Despite having the name iron, it isnt pure elemental iron (Fe on the periodic table)—its actually an alloy containing 2–4 percent carbon, plus small amounts of silicon and manganese.

Is Cast Iron worth anything?

The value of antique cast iron skillets can start at similar to new prices, but a super rare Wagner or Griswold can fetch up to $1,500 apiece. A mint condition, super rare spider skillet made in the 1890s by Griswold is worth up to $8,000. If your pan was made before 1957, its considered vintage cast iron.

How can I tell if my cast iron is GREY?

If you use a powerful microscope you can see the graphitic microstructure that makes grey iron so easily identifiable. In a grey iron casting, you can see little black flakes of graphite. These flakes cause fractures and cause the material to have a grey appearance.