The Griswold Manufacturing Company
The Griswold Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania, circa 1865 to 1960. Makers of cast iron kitchen and home implements including cookware and hardware. Purchased by Wagner Manufacturing of Sidney, Ohio in 1957.
Notes on marks. Griswold's early cookware was plainly marked Erie together with a number and or part number. The Griswold circle and cross trademark was patented and introduced circa 1909 with Griswold impressed in slanted text. The 'block' or straight Griswold text in the center of the ring and cross logo was introduced circa 1924.