About 1850, the colorful cookware that collectors today look for began to appear and is called either graniteware or enamelware in different parts of the country.
Although easily chipped, kitchens were filled with the
brightly colored pots and pans—and even tableware. Teapots and coffeepots, along with basins and
mugs, were then considered “have to haves.”
The 20 cent specials of yesterday bring big dollars
today. Blue and white swirl, old red,
cobalt blue, brown and white swirl, cream and green, even pink still can be
found on antique dealers shelves or even offered in estate sales.
You can see some graniteware examples in my Etsy shop
here. What colors or pieces are you
likely to find in your area?
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