very old metal fry pan and 7 x 10 baking pan--giveaway?

[conniemcd]

I have two very old pans passed down from a great aunt. I was going to put them in a white elephant sale. But something gives me pause. One is a 7 x 10 baking pan that has definitely seen better days. Has anyone resourced old pans, and if so, how so? The other is a 6 inch fry pan that could still be used. It has a nice medal handle that has the number 40 on it with the words, "Before Using Scald off Lacquer."

Anyone have an opinion about this type of thing? Thanks

[juditht]

I have a number 39 fry pan which says on the handle in script "Before Using Scald off Lacquer". It;s about 6 inches by 1 1/2 inches deep. I think it's steel. No other marks that I can see. I use it to warm milk for my coffee. No matter hope I scorch it always cleans up and it rusts quick if damp. Please tell me if you want to sell it. I don't collect but love using the item and would also like to find out where it came from. I bought mine at a junk shop in Espanola, NM years ago.

[conniemcd]

Thanks so much for your replys. These pans belonged to my husband's grandmother. Knowing that is meaningful to me. They're quite lightweight, and the only writing is what I mentioned in my original post. I definitely have to get more information. Actually, there is a bunch of other kitchen stuff I want to get evaluated.

[sueatmo]

OK. About how old would they be? Would you guess aluminum or tinned steel? Hold a magnet to the pans. If they are tinned steel the magnet will attract. If aluminum, the magnet does not.

I believe that tinned steel would be the most collectible. If the pans have a brand etched into the bottoms, that might also be significant.

Not sure if people collect old bakeware or not, unless it is enamel over steel.

[escondido123]

No sentimental value?

[kaleokahu]

Hi, Connie:

You haven't given enough information to get a good answer. You might have junk, and you might have treasures.

Brands? Construction? Weight? Materials? Photos?

Aloha,

Kaleo