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Title: old cast iron... not sure what they're called
Post by: JoshandLila on October 23, 2011, 08:36:35 AM

I found these in a drawer yesterday and Im just curious if anyone knows anything about them. They're cast iron, the paint looks old, and Im not sure if they were meant for wall hangers or something to set hot bowls on at the table. The back says John White Inc and I couldn't find anything at all on it, any help would be appreciated, thanks!  ;D ;D

Title: Re: old cast iron... not sure what they're called
Post by: JoshandLila on October 23, 2011, 08:39:41 AM

heres the maker, sorry the pic isnt too good.. they're all about the same size and the circular one is 6" across if that helps

Title: Re: old cast iron... not sure what they're called
Post by: sapphire on October 23, 2011, 08:42:48 AM

Trivets.......look to be newer made to me.

Title: Re: old cast iron... not sure what they're called
Post by: sapphire on October 23, 2011, 08:46:22 AM

John Wright Inc.

http://www.jwright.com/AboutUs.cfm

Title: Re: old cast iron... not sure what they're called
Post by: JoshandLila on October 23, 2011, 09:02:02 AM

oh John WRIGHT... that explains it, thanks sapphire, didnt know if they were anything or not. tourist type stuff Im guessing

Title: Re: old cast iron... not sure what they're called
Post by: sapphire on October 23, 2011, 09:14:14 AM

I have a couple tucked away that look very similar.....in fact I likely have less than a couple as some of the kids raided my kitchen stash.  :D  Mine were from the early 70's and picked up by my aunt on trips to the U.S. on their way to winter in Florida.

Title: Re: old cast iron... not sure what they're called
Post by: mart on October 23, 2011, 10:01:48 AM

All are in the Pennsylvania Dutch style !! Should be a good market if you sell them !!  Just not high dolllar !!

Title: Re: old cast iron... not sure what they're called
Post by: snowflake on October 23, 2011, 10:23:21 AM

I would have scooped them up in a second! I have a thing for cast iron fry pans!

Title: Re: old cast iron... not sure what they're called
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on October 23, 2011, 12:50:04 PM

I agree, although they aren't terribly old or valuable, they are neat and functional! They still have a good rustic look to them too.