Dee.Dee wrote:
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 3.184...
>> On Wed 23 Jan 2008 06:38:30p, jmcquown told us...
>>
>>> Dee.Dee wrote:
>>>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 'Anyway,' I was wondering because some refer to a 'granny
>>>>>> speckled roaster.' I've never heard it called that either. Or
>>>>>> is large granite and granny speckled the same item?
>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>> Dee Dee
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Graniteware and granny ware is the same thing, the latter being
>>>>> just a "cute" variation on the name. Both are fired porcelain
>>>>> enamel over steel, and both with speckles.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Wayne Boatwright
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Fight! Fight!
>>>> Just Kidding. Please refer to Jill's post that says:
>>>> " Grannyware and granite ware are two different things but they
>>>> look similar 
Jill"
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dee Dee
>>>
>>> Hey, the Lehman's catalog (that of the giant potato masher!) lists
>>> them separately under "cookware". Who am I to argue?! LOL
>>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Well, they've got different names, and Grannyware comes in a variety
>> of colors. Graniteware has always been either black or gray with
>> white speckles. Apart from that, I doubt there's any real
>> difference. Difference in quality, maybe? I dunno. Grannhyware is
>> a brand, whereas graniteware is made by more than one omanufacturer.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
> One last thing -- are they the same product as the navy/royal-blue
> with white speckles that is used in camping? You know, the camping
> cups and saucers, etc.
>
> Dee Dee
Yep. It's the same stuff
Even the old time percolator and coffee boiler
pots:
http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...d=granite+ware
The plates, cups, etc. are the same you'd see in movies featuring guys out
on the range eating beans and drinking coffee. I think it would be great
for picnics, camping, etc. And it comes in lots of colours now, too
http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/prod...d=granite+ware
The red seems to cost more... no idea why.
Jill