Giant Wagner Griddel

[Mitch Myers]

Just acquired this griddle.
It is Huge, measuring 21" x 31" not including the handles.
Weighs a staggering 55 pounds.
Marked WAGNER MFG CO, SIDNEY OHIO 1937 .

As can be seen it is in as found condition.  I think it will clean up well.

Can find NO info on this, so if anyone can enlighten me it would be greatly appreciated.

[Russell Ware]

The Red book lists a griddle with dimensions similar to yours. The markings on it are "US 1942." It does state that some are marked with the Wagner name. Perhaps yours is one of those.
Maybe someone with a Wagner hotel-ware catalog could find additional info.

[Mark Zizzi]

 That N in Sidney looks backwards...nice griddle though.  ;)

[Cheryl Watson]

Alrighty there Russell & Mitch  .... Here we go!

This griddle DOES appear in the 1939 Wagner Hotel Ware Catalog!
(This proves out HOW IMPORTANT the old Catalog Reprints are!)


"Cooking surface--- 20" wide by 30" long----ground smooth and bright..  1/2" grease groove 1/4" deep surrounds entire cooking surface and drains grease into large grease receptacle at end----size 2 2/4" x 8" x 1/2" deep.  Outer rim slightly higher than cooking surface so this can be kept submerged ingrease if desired.  Convenient, cast handles.  Bottom supported by 10 strong ribs cast into circle design to protect against warping or springing.  Fits almost any size gas, coal or oil range.""

Polished Cast Iron

Catalog No.  1153
Size Including Handles:  21 x 34 in
Weight: 48 lbs.
Price:  $11.95

Also Made in Cast Aluminum:
Catalog No. 1010
Weight:  16 lbs.
Price:  $18.00

"ideal for Quantity Grilling of Steaks, Chops, Hamburg, Bacon, Baking of Griddle Cakes, Frying of Eggs, Sausage, Toasting of Bread"

Frying and Grilling Capacities:
45 Hamburgers
40 Pork Chops
75 Strips of Bacon
35 T-Bone Steaks
40 Griddle Cakes
75 Sausage Links.

This wondiferous catalog can be purchased here:
http://www.griswoldandwagner.com/store/agora.cgi?product=books

[Mark Zizzi]

35 T-bone steaks!? No way. Were cows smaller back then? ;D

[John Knapp]

I have one of those...heavy as hell.  Mine is the 1942 version.

[Rick Gilley]

I either have one or had one, can't remember. So much iron I can't remember it all.

[Mitch Myers]

The question is how to clean up this MONSTER ????

Too big for a lye bath . 

[Mark Zizzi]

Well it definitely needs electro, Mitch..maybe you can skip the lye bath on this one.  Should fit in a barrel setup if you have one.