>> 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

Hmmm... dunno... apparently Granite Ware (two words) is a name brand.

From the Goodman's site:

"The name has changed several times over the last 125 years, but the
business remains the same - producing porcelain on steel cookware. Columbian
Home Products continues to manufacture the Granite Ware brand of cookware
that has been its core product since the turn of the century. Granite Ware
continues to provide the best performing roasters, and outstanding value in
stock pots and specialty cookware. Canning is a time honored tradition and
Granite Ware canners have been a part of home canning since 1853. Goodman's
carries a full line of Granite Ware products including canners, kettles and
colanders."