Thread: Cast iron?

I used my Wagner skillet this weekend to make a frittata. First time it didn't stick since I reseasoned it.

i have that grill pan with the grooves and it is unbeatable for making a great steak. i don't collect them though

Originally Posted by 32t

I got a Favorite Piqua Ware 1 in aluminium. Searched but not much luck. Can anyone tell me about it.

I'd like to see a pic of it

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

There is a bit of info on Piqua Ware here
Notable U.S. Manufacturers - The Cast Iron Collector: Information for The Vintage Cookware Enthusiast

Thank you.

I have found similar but nothing that I can find mentions much if anything about aluminium. It looks like it has been used. It has a bad grinding mark from the sprew on the bottom. Is it meant to be used, an ashtray, a salesman's demo, or a child's toy?

I had to have it and it only cost me $1.

I saw one reference to the #1 Piqua Ware being a toy skillet.Cast Iron Collection Antiques Collectables

I found a cast iron skillet that was very small. it had a scented candle in it. I removed the candle and cleaned it then seasoned it and use it for one person cornbread . works fine. I have seen them so small that it was used for frying 1 egg. When you get to looking there are cast iron skillets and pots in all kinds of sizes but I have never seen a toy skillet. I'll start looking.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

I saw one reference to the #1 Piqua Ware being a toy skillet.Cast Iron Collection Antiques Collectables

I saw that one but I can't see a good picture. $115??? I will give you a good deal at $100

I went to take a pic and the camera was dead.... I hope it recharges before I go to bed!

Originally Posted by Wid

I'd like to see a pic of it

How about 2?

I have one that's about that size. Makes a great cigar ash tray, as a cigar will sit nicely in the... whatever those things are called.

Looks like iron to me, take a magnet to it and see if it sticks. The back side looks like it has a bottom gate mark, Favorite did not use bottom gate marks. This could be a recast.