Have you ever wondered about the history or worth of an item you found at a thrift store or garage sale? I have. While we’re on homeschooling hiatus this summer I plan to scour the second-hand stores, flea markets, and garage sales for vintage items of all kinds and research their origin and current worth.
Asta enamelware Dutch oven and stock pour pot in the Amapola pattern
I found this Asta enamelware set at my local Goodwill. It has been a goldmine for vintage cookware lately. I paid $3.99 for the set. As a rule, I try not to spend more than $4.00 for any one item.
WORTH: $40-$60 for the set on EBay and ETSY (things are usually more expensive on ETSY).
HISTORY: Asta enamelware was produced by the Fissler company from 1859 until the 1980’s. As far as price goes, it was the Le Creuset of it’s time. These durable, high-quality luxury pots were expensive when initially sold. A lower end Dutch oven from Le Creuset costs around $140 in today’s market.
What is enamelware anyway? According to Amanda Sims, writer of the FOOD52 blog, it is created by fusing glass particles to the outside of a thin piece of steel (which creates the token shiny surface and prevents your food from leeching any unwanted flavors from the steel), enamelware is a great conductor of heat.
APPEAL: These pots are heavy, durable, made of quality ingredients, and embellished with a beautiful pattern. What’s not to like?
Blessings
Kristie
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