Antique or Unusual Cookware

[Bitser]

Here are photos of a Griswold #8 waffle iron found in a old log chicken house, built around 1880. The iron was first sold around 1900.

Pieces separated, top:

Bottom:

 

[taxlady]

Neato

 

[Bitser]

Thanks to you! Posting the pics inspired me to get after it with a wire brush and some naval jelly. Just rinsed it. Once it dries, I'll have another go.

 

[Kathleen]

Definitely cool!

 

[dragnlaw]

OMG.. don't know if I can ask this... naval jelly?

 

[Bitser]

It's phosphoric acid in gel form—removes rust.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

dragn, navAL, not navEl. You know, the branch of the military with big boats. I can't believe you've never heard of it. We actually have a bottle of it in our basement right now, because Himself never knows when he might need it.

 

[dragnlaw]

Well, my late father would have slapped me up the back of the head. A chemical engineer automatically assumed his offspring would know this.



and you know those navy guys...

 

[GotGarlic]

Well, my late father would have slapped me up the back of the head. A chemical engineer automatically assumed his offspring would know this.

[emoji38]

and you know those navy guys...

Yeah, I know those Navy guys... I married one! [emoji16] [emoji177]

 

[Bitser]

Worked it over with wire brushes on a drill, then gave it a hearty scrub. Got flax seed oil (said to be the best for seasoning cast-iron) and coated it, then let it drip and drain for half a day. Popped it in a 450° oven for an hour, then let it cool inside.

Here's how it looks now.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

WOW! Very nice, Bitser!

 

[dragnlaw]

Good Job! Bitser!

Maybe I'll do my things and try to sell. If it looks good enuf buyer won't mind broken hinge?

Think I would get enuf to make the effort worth while?

 

[Bitser]

Type it in the search box (e.g. Griswold #8 antique waffle iron) and then hit Shopping. See what comes up as far as price— usually, there's a wide range.

 

[dragnlaw]

Mine is not the same make. McClary? Penn. # 9. I did post a picture earlier on another thread but not sure where.

I have looked it up but when a piece is broken, that effort to clean it up for the price you would get, is probably just not worth it. I actually would probably get more for the weight of the iron.

 

[Chief Longwind Of The North]

Worked it over with wire brushes on a drill, then gave it a hearty scrub. Got flax seed oil (said to be the best for seasoning cast-iron) and coated it, then let it drip and drain for half a day. Popped it in a 450° oven for an hour, then let it cool inside.

Here's how it looks now.

That's gorgeous Nice job.

I looked on Ebay. Lowest price, and not in as good condition - $70. Prices in very good condition for low base, like yours - $170 to $400. I think you have a keeper.

Seeeeya; Chief Longwind of the North