http://food--cooking.blogspot.com/20...gest_3941.html

I was googling 'large granite ware roaster' that Wayne said, "I still have a
large granite ware roaster that I use for a lot of things.

and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
Is this an rfc page?

I don't get it.

'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

"Dee.Dee" > wrote in
:

> http://food--cooking.blogspot.com/20...essages-in-14-
topics-
> digest_3941.html
>
> I was googling 'large granite ware roaster' that Wayne said, "I still
> have a large granite ware roaster that I use for a lot of things.
>
> and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
> Is this an rfc page?
>
> I don't get it.



You have to word your query in just the right way, and stand on one leg
and poke your tongue out the side of your mouth..... then you'll get
this......

http://www.thekitchenstore.com/cookw...e-graniteware-
cookware.html


http://tinyurl.com/2ul7nw



or this.......


http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=163281



>
> '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?


That would be *Grannys* speckled roaster, I think.

http://www.tias.com/208/InventoryPage/1453802/1.html

A vintage looking roaster........

http://www.tias.com/208/PictPage/1921701952.html

Hey!! I have something that looks like that, but it's about 3 times
taller and I use it to cook crabs in!!

--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

ACHTUNG! ALLES LOOKENSPEEPERS! Das computermachine ist nicht fuer
gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy schnappen der springenwerk,
blowenfusen und poppencorken mit spitzensparken. Ist nicht fuer gewerken
bei das dumpkopfen. Das rubbernecken sichtseeren keepen das cotten-
pickenen hans in das pockets muss; relaxen und watchen das
blinkenlichten

>
> I was googling 'large granite ware roaster' that Wayne said, "I still have
> a large granite ware roaster that I use for a lot of things.
>
> and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
> Is this an rfc page?
>
> I don't get it.
>
> '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
>

Here's a picture of Graniteware.

http://www.goodmans.net/search.asp?t=m&m=97

I believe Graniteware is a brand name, but the description is porcelain on
steel cookware... it is the speckled-looking cookware.

I have a small oval roaster that was my mother's, but sadly it had begun to
rust and I can't locate a replacement.

"Chris Marksberry" > wrote in message
...
> >
>> I was googling 'large granite ware roaster' that Wayne said, "I still
>> have a large granite ware roaster that I use for a lot of things.
>>
>> and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
>> Is this an rfc page?
>>
>> I don't get it.
>>
>> '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
>>
>
> Here's a picture of Graniteware.
>
> http://www.goodmans.net/search.asp?t=m&m=97
>
> I believe Graniteware is a brand name, but the description is porcelain on
> steel cookware... it is the speckled-looking cookware.
>
> I have a small oval roaster that was my mother's, but sadly it had begun
> to rust and I can't locate a replacement.

Thanks.
I had one for years, but discarded it; maybe it's floating around on ebay.
I used it once a year for turkey.
Dee Dee

Chris Marksberry wrote:
>> I was googling 'large granite ware roaster' that Wayne said, "I
>> still have a large granite ware roaster that I use for a lot of
>> things.
>>
>> and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
>> Is this an rfc page?
>>
>> I don't get it.
>>
>> '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
>>
>
> Here's a picture of Graniteware.
>
> http://www.goodmans.net/search.asp?t=m&m=97
>
> I believe Graniteware is a brand name, but the description is
> porcelain on steel cookware... it is the speckled-looking cookware.
>
> I have a small oval roaster that was my mother's, but sadly it had
> begun to rust and I can't locate a replacement.

You can buy one at www.lehmans.com Not sure if they have the same size
roaster you had.

Grannyware and granite ware are two different things but they look similar


Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Chris Marksberry wrote:
>>> I was googling 'large granite ware roaster' that Wayne said, "I
>>> still have a large granite ware roaster that I use for a lot of
>>> things.
>>>
>>> and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
>>> Is this an rfc page?
>>>
>>> I don't get it.
>>>
>>> '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
>>>
>>
>> Here's a picture of Graniteware.
>>
>> http://www.goodmans.net/search.asp?t=m&m=97
>>
>> I believe Graniteware is a brand name, but the description is
>> porcelain on steel cookware... it is the speckled-looking cookware.
>>
>> I have a small oval roaster that was my mother's, but sadly it had
>> begun to rust and I can't locate a replacement.
>
> You can buy one at www.lehmans.com Not sure if they have the same size
> roaster you had.
>




> Grannyware and granite ware are two different things but they look similar
>
>
> Jill
>

Gawwd! Life is never simple, is it? ;-))
Thanks.
Dee Dee

"Chris Marksberry" > wrote
> Here's a picture of Graniteware.
>
> http://www.goodmans.net/search.asp?t=m&m=97
>
> I believe Graniteware is a brand name, but the description is porcelain on
> steel cookware... it is the speckled-looking cookware.
>
> I have a small oval roaster that was my mother's, but sadly it had begun
> to rust and I can't locate a replacement.

I have the large roaster. I love it. I can't imagine mine rusting, I wonder
how that happened?



--
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On Wed 23 Jan 2008 02:36:52p, Dee.Dee told us...

> http://food--cooking.blogspot.com/20...n-14-topics-di
> gest_3941.html
>
> I was googling 'large granite ware roaster' that Wayne said, "I still
> have a large granite ware roaster that I use for a lot of things.
>
> and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
> Is this an rfc page?
>
> I don't get it.
>
> '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

*******************************************
Date: Wednesday, 01(I)/23(XXIII)/08(MMVIII)
*******************************************
Of course, no man is entirely in his
right mind at any time-Mark Twain
*******************************************

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> 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.
>

And if they chip because of handling, the area of uncoated
metal will rust.

gloria p

Puester wrote:
> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>
> And if they chip because of handling, the area of uncoated
> metal will rust.
>
> gloria p

I've never had one chip... knock on porcelain enamel

Jill

On Wed 23 Jan 2008 06:08:34p, jmcquown told us...

> Puester wrote:
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>
>> And if they chip because of handling, the area of uncoated
>> metal will rust.
>>
>> gloria p
>
> I've never had one chip... knock on porcelain enamel
>
> Jill
>
>
>

I haven't either, but it does rust if it chips. I've seen others.

--
Wayne Boatwright

*******************************************
Date: Wednesday, 01(I)/23(XXIII)/08(MMVIII)
*******************************************
A bird in the bush usually has a
friend in there with him.
*******************************************

"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

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

On Wed 23 Jan 2008 06:34:37p, Dee.Dee told us...

>
> "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
>
>
>

So what's the difference? I know Grannyware comes in various colors, but
apart from that I can't see anything different about them.

--
Wayne Boatwright

*******************************************
Date: Wednesday, 01(I)/23(XXIII)/08(MMVIII)
*******************************************
Useless Invention: Sundial with glow
in the dark markings.
*******************************************

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

*******************************************
Date: Wednesday, 01(I)/23(XXIII)/08(MMVIII)
*******************************************
Sometimes a little brain damage can
help. -- George Carlin
*******************************************

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 23 Jan 2008 06:34:37p, Dee.Dee told us...
>
>>
>> "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
>>
>
> So what's the difference? I know Grannyware comes in various colors,
> but apart from that I can't see anything different about them.

Shucks, let's throw Splatterware into the mix just for fun!

Jill

On Wed 23 Jan 2008 06:47:42p, jmcquown told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Wed 23 Jan 2008 06:34:37p, Dee.Dee told us...
>>
>>>
>>> "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
>>>
>>
>> So what's the difference? I know Grannyware comes in various colors,
>> but apart from that I can't see anything different about them.
>
> Shucks, let's throw Splatterware into the mix just for fun!
>
> Jill
>
>
>

Why not? <g>

--
Wayne Boatwright

*******************************************
Date: Wednesday, 01(I)/23(XXIII)/08(MMVIII)
*******************************************
Ok, I pulled the pin. Now what? Where
are you going?
*******************************************

"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

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

>> 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."

"Puester" > wrote in message
...
> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>
> And if they chip because of handling, the area of uncoated metal will
> rust.
>

Ahhhhh.
> gloria p

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> 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
>


Red is for the cow-girls. ;-))

I only have one piece now. Since 1974. We were visiting my uncle in Montana
and had been out fishing. We got off the boat and walked ashore to some big
box warehouse out in the middle of nowhere. There is was waiting for me:
http://i25.tinypic.com/29mod2d.jpg

I've never seen one since the size of this one. I use it for placing a
pizza on when I first pull one off the stone. By now, it has a soul!

Dee Dee

On Wed 23 Jan 2008 07:38:02p, Chris Marksberry 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
>
> 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."

Thanks, Christ. I stand corrected. I suppose the name Granite Ware is a
bit like Kleenex, in that it has become almost a generic name for all
brands of porcelain enameled steel ware as Klennex has for facial tissue.

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On Wed 23 Jan 2008 07:29:23p, jmcquown told us...

> 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...ID=130&itemTyp
> e=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=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...ID=5404&itemTy
> pe=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=granite+ware
>
> The red seems to cost more... no idea why.
>
> Jill

IIRC from working with ceramics, the raw red porcelain material is more
costly than other colors.

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On Wed 23 Jan 2008 07:13:40p, Dee.Dee told us...

>
> "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
>
>

As Chris Marksberry pointed out down thread, they are all branded names of
similarly made products. I stand corrected in saying more than one
manufacturer makes graniteware. It is Granite Ware.

There quite a few similar products, each with their own brand name.

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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
3.184...
> On Wed 23 Jan 2008 07:29:23p, jmcquown told us...
>
>> 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...ID=130&itemTyp
>> e=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=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...ID=5404&itemTy
>> pe=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=granite+ware
>>
>> The red seems to cost more... no idea why.
>>
>> Jill
>
> IIRC from working with ceramics, the raw red porcelain material is more
> costly than other colors.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
>


Cadmium in it?
Dee Dee

On Wed 23 Jan 2008 09:50:19p, Dee.Dee told us...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 3.184...
>> On Wed 23 Jan 2008 07:29:23p, jmcquown told us...
>>
>>> 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...jsp?itemID=130
&itemTyp
>>> e=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=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...sp?itemID=5404
&itemTy
>>> pe=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=granite+ware
>>>
>>> The red seems to cost more... no idea why.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> IIRC from working with ceramics, the raw red porcelain material is more
>> costly than other colors.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>>
>
>
> Cadmium in it?
> Dee Dee
>
>
>

Yes, I believe so.

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jmcquown > wrote:

:The plates, cups, etc. are the same you'd see in movies featuring guys out
n 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

If your idea of "camping" involves a car, sure. If you have to carry
the stuff, no way you want to haul the stuff. It's heavy: it's steel
covered in rock!

"David Scheidt" > wrote in message
...
> jmcquown > wrote:
>
> :The plates, cups, etc. are the same you'd see in movies featuring guys
> out
> n 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
>
> If your idea of "camping" involves a car, sure. If you have to carry
> the stuff, no way you want to haul the stuff. It's heavy: it's steel
> covered in rock!


Donkeys will do it -- llamas, too. It's for real outdoors people who are
used to packing.

Dee Dee

David Scheidt wrote:
> jmcquown > wrote:
>
>> 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
>
> If your idea of "camping" involves a car, sure. If you have to carry
> the stuff, no way you want to haul the stuff. It's heavy: it's steel
> covered in rock!

WTF are you talking about? What's heavy steel covered in what rock?!

On Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:36:52 -0500, "Dee.Dee" >
wrote:

>and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
>Is this an rfc page?

Looks like a link to google groups to me.

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"Chris Marksberry" > wrote in
:

> Granite Ware products including canners, kettles and
> colanders."
>
>

I wish I had Mon's old granite ware colander...thing was purdy and cleanup
in a breeze.

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On Jan 23, 2:18 pm, "Chris Marksberry"
> wrote:
> > I was googling 'large granite ware roaster' that Wayne said, "I still have
> > a large granite ware roaster that I use for a lot of things.
>
> > and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
> > Is this an rfc page?
>
> > I don't get it.
>
> > '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
>
> Here's a picture of Graniteware.
>
> http://www.goodmans.net/search.asp?t=m&m=97
>
> I believe Graniteware is a brand name, but the description is porcelain on
> steel cookware... it is the speckled-looking cookware.
>
> I have a small oval roaster that was my mother's, but sadly it had begun to
> rust and I can't locate a replacement.

Granite ware is a generic term for utilitarian items made of stamped
metal (as opposed to molded or cast iron) and coated with enamel. It
was available from many different manufacturers and made in many
different countries starting in the 19th century. It is still being
made, but the newer stuff I've seen doesn't compare in quality to the
old stuff. The older stuff was highly collected in the 1980's.
Color and pattern made some of it more desirable (and pricier), but
whether it was speckled, splotched, hombre, or solid, it was all
called Granite ware.
It was bread and butter for an antique dealer - you could buy it for
next to nothing at estate sales and the more charming & decorative
pieces sold like hotcakes at some pretty stiff prices. For a while
there, everybody seemed to want cute old Granite ware coffee pots,
bread boxes & spice racks...even ladles & muffin tins were big
sellers.
Although most customers bought for decorative use, I remember one
woman who went weak in the knees over a vibrant dark cobalt blue
roasting pan. She planned to cook her Thanksgiving turkey in it.
Unfortunately the bubble burst in the early '90's when a major
collector published a price guide with values that were simply insane.
People got greedy & it soured the market. Prices crashed, but not
until most collectors had been permanantly scared away. Her lovely
(but acursed) book is still available on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Collectors-Enc...Colors-Shapes/
dp/0891455345/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201155566&sr=1-1

If you're serious about replacing, your best bet is ebay - look for an
old one in mint condition - they do show up and you won't be paying a
small fortune for it. The metal on the older pieces was heavier guage
than what you're likely to find on a new piece and a new one just
won't cook like your Mom's.

Never heard the term Granny ware used - sounds like it might just be a
sloppy pronunciation of Granite ware or something a modern
manufacturer came up with to sound folksy.

Nancy T

jmcquown wrote:
> David Scheidt wrote:
>> jmcquown > wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>> If your idea of "camping" involves a car, sure. If you have to carry
>> the stuff, no way you want to haul the stuff. It's heavy: it's steel
>> covered in rock!
>
> WTF are you talking about? What's heavy steel covered in what rock?!
>
>
Whoa! calm down girlfriend... He is right. The enamel ware, while pretty
and always shown as the ideal cowbow-on-the-range-cookware is a lot
heavier than folks might want to hand carry in that cute lil' picnic
basket. If you're using your car as your "picnic carry basket" and
driving up to the picnic table or meadow where you're going to drop your
blanket then it doesn't matter?

ntantiques wrote:
> On Jan 23, 2:18 pm, "Chris Marksberry"
> > wrote:
>>> I was googling 'large granite ware roaster' that Wayne said, "I
>>> still have a large granite ware roaster that I use for a lot of
>>> things.
>>
>>> and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
>>> Is this an rfc page?
>>
>>> I don't get it.
>>
>>> '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
>>
>> Here's a picture of Graniteware.
>>
>> http://www.goodmans.net/search.asp?t=m&m=97
>>
>> I believe Graniteware is a brand name, but the description is
>> porcelain on steel cookware... it is the speckled-looking cookware.
>>
>> I have a small oval roaster that was my mother's, but sadly it had
>> begun to rust and I can't locate a replacement.
>
> Granite ware is a generic term for utilitarian items made of stamped
> metal (as opposed to molded or cast iron) and coated with enamel. It
> was available from many different manufacturers and made in many
> different countries starting in the 19th century. It is still being
> made, but the newer stuff I've seen doesn't compare in quality to the
> old stuff. The older stuff was highly collected in the 1980's.
> Color and pattern made some of it more desirable (and pricier), but
> whether it was speckled, splotched, hombre, or solid, it was all
> called Granite ware.
> It was bread and butter for an antique dealer (snippage)

We're not necessarily talking antique granite ware, granny-ware,
splatterware... it's still made today. I'm sure the antiques are desireable
and were great for antiques dealers in the day, but you can still buy the
stuff.

http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/sear...d=granite+ware

http://www.lehmans.com/jump.jsp?item...at=0&i4Cat= 0

You can still buy Fiestaware, too. The production was discontinued for a
while (due to lead content, I think) but I found a number of bright new
Fiestaware bowls and a pitcher a few years ago available for sale at (of all
places) 'Cracker Barrel' a few years ago. I saw them and snapped them up.

Not to disparage you in any way, but things which are "antique" are often
still available today. And quite usable.

Jill

Goomba38 wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>> David Scheidt wrote:
>>> jmcquown > wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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
>>> If your idea of "camping" involves a car, sure. If you have to
>>> carry the stuff, no way you want to haul the stuff. It's heavy:
>>> it's steel covered in rock!
>>
>> WTF are you talking about? What's heavy steel covered in what rock?!
>>
>>
> Whoa! calm down girlfriend... He is right. The enamel ware, while
> pretty and always shown as the ideal cowbow-on-the-range-cookware is
> a lot heavier than folks might want to hand carry in that cute lil'
> picnic basket. If you're using your car as your "picnic carry
> basket" and driving up to the picnic table or meadow where you're
> going to drop your blanket then it doesn't matter?

Sorry, but my enameled granite ware isn't heavy (to carry). Maybe if I were
hauling a whole chicken with gravy and dressing in the speckled roasting pan
to a picnic... yeah It's not cast iron.

I have a number of these sauce pans (which I highly recommend for ease of
cleaning and the ability to go from stovetop to oven if needed). I can't
see having a problem carrying the plates and cups to serve up a picnic
lunch. I can definitely see how "cowboys" on the range in the late 1800's
would have carried something like this for serving up supper.

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
I can't
> see having a problem carrying the plates and cups to serve up a picnic
> lunch. I can definitely see how "cowboys" on the range in the late 1800's
> would have carried something like this for serving up supper.
>
> Jill
>
LOL, what was their other option?

Goomba38 wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
> I can't
>> see having a problem carrying the plates and cups to serve up a
>> picnic lunch. I can definitely see how "cowboys" on the range in
>> the late 1800's would have carried something like this for serving
>> up supper.
>>
>> Jill
>>
> LOL, what was their other option?

Tin? But these things aren't heavy. We're not talking cast iron skillets
here

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> ntantiques wrote:
>> On Jan 23, 2:18 pm, "Chris Marksberry"
>> > wrote:
>>>> I was googling 'large granite ware roaster' that Wayne said, "I
>>>> still have a large granite ware roaster that I use for a lot of
>>>> things.
>>>
>>>> and I come up with this blogspot page with all the rfc postings.
>>>> Is this an rfc page?
>>>
>>>> I don't get it.
>>>
>>>> '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
>>>
>>> Here's a picture of Graniteware.
>>>
>>> http://www.goodmans.net/search.asp?t=m&m=97
>>>
>>> I believe Graniteware is a brand name, but the description is
>>> porcelain on steel cookware... it is the speckled-looking cookware.
>>>
>>> I have a small oval roaster that was my mother's, but sadly it had
>>> begun to rust and I can't locate a replacement.
>>
>> Granite ware is a generic term for utilitarian items made of stamped
>> metal (as opposed to molded or cast iron) and coated with enamel. It
>> was available from many different manufacturers and made in many
>> different countries starting in the 19th century. It is still being
>> made, but the newer stuff I've seen doesn't compare in quality to the
>> old stuff. The older stuff was highly collected in the 1980's.
>> Color and pattern made some of it more desirable (and pricier), but
>> whether it was speckled, splotched, hombre, or solid, it was all
>> called Granite ware.
>> It was bread and butter for an antique dealer (snippage)
>
> We're not necessarily talking antique granite ware, granny-ware,
> splatterware... it's still made today. I'm sure the antiques are
> desireable
> and were great for antiques dealers in the day, but you can still buy the
> stuff.
>
> http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/sear...d=granite+ware
>
> http://www.lehmans.com/jump.jsp?item...at=0&i4Cat= 0
>
> You can still buy Fiestaware, too. The production was discontinued for a
> while (due to lead content, I think) but I found a number of bright new
> Fiestaware bowls and a pitcher a few years ago available for sale at (of
> all
> places) 'Cracker Barrel' a few years ago. I saw them and snapped them up.
>
> Not to disparage you in any way, but things which are "antique" are often
> still available today. And quite usable.
>
> Jill


I will see Fiestaware at either Kohl's or TJ Max. No flaws. Since I love
them, they are hard to resist buying all of them. I like bowls best, and
I've seen them almost everytime I go in -- which isn't often, though.

Dee Dee

"Goomba38" > wrote in message
. ..
> jmcquown wrote:
> I can't
>> see having a problem carrying the plates and cups to serve up a picnic
>> lunch. I can definitely see how "cowboys" on the range in the late
>> 1800's
>> would have carried something like this for serving up supper.
>>
>> Jill
>>
> LOL, what was their other option?


The tin plates -- Actually I've not seen (in the OLD cowboy movies) them use
this type of ware. It was usually plain tin cups and plates. Perhaps they
were always depicting time when there was no granny ware.

I just saw 3:10 to Yuma -- can't recall now what dinner ware they used, if
any.

Funny thing in U.S. movies, meals (people actually eating) are not really
represented even though it is a large portion time-wise in our lives.
However, I would say that "maybe" time-wise sex-scenes might be at its peak.
Knawing at others mouths and growling is at an all-time high! ;-))

Dee Dee