Daily use or decorative pieces

[tiptiptoe]

I have a few rare pieces that I am almost afraid to use because I do not want to crack them. My cheap modern lodge gets used every single morning for bacon. Does a great job. Do you actually cook with your most expensive vintage pieces or are they just for display?

 

[Alan]

If it’s too precious to use, it’s basically museum decor with extra steps and guilt every time you open the cabinet.

 

[BigBob75]

I never thought of it that way. You're right! I think I'll clean and season 3 wall hanger decoration Wagner Ware skillets I have and start using them. With care they will provide me with years of use and I'll pass them onto my Chef Daughter. WIN-WIN!

 

[brace up]

The expensive ones deserve some use too, cast iron seems happier cooking than sitting on a shelf.

 

[MaisonF]

While I have used almost every piece I have purchased. Over time I have certain pieces that are older and more valuable than the others. Those small few, maybe 8 pieces or so, are assigned to the "collector corner" and don't get regular use anymore. I have lots of other nice vintage pans that still see regular use though. Every so often I'll pull something out of the collector corner to get a little oil and seasoning added to it.

They will be the pieces I would like to display at some point. Not in our current house though.