Wagner and Griswold Society (WAGS) Forum
General => Hello and WELCOME!! => Topic started by: Rose Davis on October 01, 2021, 10:39:25 PM
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Can anyone tell me what this pan is used for, and why can't I find any info on this item anywhere? Value? Thanks
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Hello Rose, and Welcome to WAGS !
I had to set your profile for you, sorry for the Delay.
I also had to dig to find an answer to the question you asked!
What you have is Cast Aluminum, not Magnalite.
The 378 is a 'Heavy Duty Two Compartment Mess Pan" which was part of the Wagner line of INSTITUTIONAL items.
I had to wade thru many Wagner Catalogs, and finally located this item in a 1939 HOTEL Ware catalog.
During this time period, these items were marketed for sale to Prisons. :smiley: "All Virgin Aluminum"
Values are difficult to predict right now, as the 'market' is fluctuating quite wildly on a daily basis. :cheesy:
Hope this helps!
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I usually collect Wagner aluminum and prices are all over. But from what I have seen....low. Just saw a Wagner aluminum sink strainer. I have one and have never seen another. Sold for $15 on ebay.... I would never sell mine for that. Good time to buy Wagner aluminum. Neat piece. I would love it for my collection. But I haven't bought anything in 7 years. And I'm selling.....if I can.
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Can anyone tell me what this pan is used for, and why can't I find any info on this item anywhere? Value? Thanks Hello Rose, and Welcome to WAGS !
I had to set your profile for you, sorry for the Delay.
I also had to dig to find an answer to the question you asked!
What you have is Cast Aluminum, not Magnalite.
The 378 is a 'Heavy Duty Two Compartment Mess Pan" which was part of the Wagner line of INSTITUTIONAL items.
I had to wade thru many Wagner Catalogs, and finally located this item in a 1939 HOTEL Ware catalog.
During this time period, these items were marketed for sale to Prisons. :smiley: "All Virgin Aluminum"
Values are difficult to predict right now, as the 'market' is fluctuating quite wildly on a daily basis. :cheesy:
Hope this helps!
Ty so much, now at least know what it is!!!!!
Can anyone tell me what this pan is used for, and why can't I find any info on this item anywhere? Value? Thanks