“Drying is the most important step—moisture is cast iron’s only real enemy,” according to the Shafers. After washing, they ...

If you're looking for a good deal, nothing beats a thrift store. Keep an eye out for these markings and that cast iron pan may be worth a fortune.

Among collectors, conversations about cast iron have a way of getting sentimental, and they often land in the same place: craftsmanship. “Cast-iron pans used to be made by hand,” says Mary Theisen, an ...

One of the hottest items on cooks’ holiday lists this year is one of the oldest types of cookware around: cast iron. But today’s skillets aren’t necessarily the same as your grandmother’s. While you ...

Family heirlooms again are the topic of readers’ questions about their collectibles. Uncommon and interesting table lamps, including an early Coleman kerosene example from an eastern Oregon ranch and ...

One of the hottest items on cooks' holiday lists this year is one of the oldest types of cookware around: cast iron. But today's skillets aren't necessarily the same as your grandmother's. While there ...

One of the hottest items on cooks' holiday lists this year is one of the oldest types of cookware around: cast iron. But today's skillets aren't necessarily the same as your grandmother's. While you ...

Buying vintage cast iron is a game, a task perhaps better suited for a private investigator than a collector — where the seeker must be able to pair dates to logos, maker’s marks, handle shapes or ...

The saying goes that like tried-and-true recipes, fine wines and well-aged cheese, some things get better with age. Long Island vintage enthusiasts say the same holds true for classic Pyrex, cast iron ...

That old plastic storage container sitting at the back of your cupboard might be worth more than a month's grocery bill. We're not talking about your run of the mill modern containers here.Tupperware, ...