Griswold #129 square egg skillet

[Edd_Roberts]

In one of the threads on egg skillets, someone stated that the #129 was probably cast in Erie while the #53 was most likely made later in Sydney.  The blue book gives a circa 1960 for the #53 and an unknown for the #129.  It also gives  a value of $35-50 but doesn't differentiate between the two p/n's.

 Is the #129 more desirable to a collector than the #53?  What is a more accurate price range for the #129 if different from the blue book's estimate ?

[Greg Stahl]

I've always considered these $40 pieces; 129 or 53

[Jerry Cermack]

Edd,
As discussed here before,  I believe the #129 and 129A seem to be better quality  casting on the average, than the #53's.  And the #129 has a different style handle from the #129A or the #53.

[Steve_Stephens]

I'd pick the 129 over the 53 because I know it's made in Erie.  The most valuable pans should have the best casting quality and strong print.  The 129A pan is also ERIE and may have the deepest writing.  Most collectors probably don't care which one they have so the values are simliar.
Steve

[Edd_Roberts]

Thanks for all the info, gentlemen.