Antique Early GRISWOLD Cast Iron Waffle Iron Maker THE AMERICAN Low Base #8 RARE For Sale

For all those who love the workmanship and lure of cooking on an old Griswold pan , this rare sought after piece is hard to find , especially complete! This is one of the earliest waffle irons Griswold made ! It is The American ! It was made in the 1880’s . I found it in our old 1800’s Vermont farmhouse kitchen . Being a lover of all things cast iron , especially Griswold I immediately put this waffle iron to use on our wood cook stove . And I have to say it makes the most delicious waffles , maybe because it brings you back to a simpler way of life when cooking was meant to be made with love and without rush . This cast iron Griswold waffle iron is in very good vintage condition . There is some age related wear and some mild minor pitting . There are also 2 old braised repairs on the base . It’s underneath and is not visible and clearly they are strong as they have withstood the test of time . And also the hundreds of waffles I have made with it over an open fire ! The griddle irons are 8 in in diameter and 1 in high with 5 in long wooden handles that are black . The low base is 10 in in diameter and 1.25 in high and a 4.5 inch long ornate cast iron handle . The only reason I am parting with this one is that I recent,y inherited a family cast iron waffle maker which has more sentimental meaning to me . I am hoping to find a new loving home for this sweet Griswold as she still has many more fluffy waffles to make in her life time ! Please note , I do not over clean any of my cast iron or antiques . The only thing I have done to this waffle iron is seasoned it yearly with olive oil . I am sure if someone wanted to make it look perfect they could have it professionally cleaned with electrolysis but honestly it is stunning just the way it is !