"If you spot a Griswold pan with a 13 on it, for example, know that not a lot of these pans were made due to negative connotations and associations with bad luck. Dating back to the early 1900s, these babies can fetch several thousand dollars. In addition to the Griswold 13, the 20 is also a rarity to find. Griswold isn't the only label that is a solid grab."
"If you're wondering about the link between Erie and Griswold, the Griswold brand began in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1865 as a manufacturer of door hinges and hardware before later evolving into a production house for cast iron cookware. Before the Griswold logo appeared on the base of pans, Erie was printed boldly on the bottom of these earlier cast iron pieces."
Vintage cast-iron cookware can command significant resale value, particularly pieces bearing Erie or Griswold markings. Pan condition and base markings help determine production date and market value. Rare Griswold examples, notably those stamped with the number 13 or 20, are uncommon and can fetch several thousand dollars. Erie-marked pieces and Erie Spider skillets featuring a spider-in-a-web image also attract collectors. Griswold originated in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1865 as a hardware manufacturer and later produced cast-iron cookware. Early pieces were marked 'Erie' before the Griswold logo appeared, and lightweight, smooth pieces developed a devoted collector following.
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