wagner ware sidney o 1058 holy grail or overpriced hype?

[DracoTrail]

So here's the deal, I picked up a "Wagner Ware Sidney O cast iron skillet 1058" at a local shop. It's got the smooth bottom people rave about, no warping, and a price tag of $40. It's either a steal or the cookware version of a fashion knockoff.
Now I'm scratching my head. Did I just snag a piece of vintage cooking history, or is this one of those "looks old but isn't" traps? eBay prices are all over the place, from dirt cheap to "you'd better mortgage your house."
Cast iron pros, help me out here. Is this skillet a gem, or did I just sign up for the antique cookware hype machine? Need the lowdown before this becomes my go-to breakfast buddy.

 

[chickfilA]

Looks like you got yourself the deal of a lifetime. The wagner ware Sidney O 1058 is a legit historic piece that goes for 60-150 bucks, all depends on the condition. that means you hit a jackpot have you checked for authenticity?

 

[literalironman]

snagging a wagner ware 1058 for $40 with a smooth bottom and no warp? that's a win. If the logo looks legit, it's likely a solid vintage piece.

 

[Dursley]

So here's the deal, I picked up a "Wagner Ware Sidney O cast iron skillet 1058" at a local shop. It's got the smooth bottom people rave about, no warping, and a price tag of $40. It's either a steal or the cookware version of a fashion knockoff.
Now I'm scratching my head. Did I just snag a piece of vintage cooking history, or is this one of those "looks old but isn't" traps? eBay prices are all over the place, from dirt cheap to "you'd better mortgage your house."
Cast iron pros, help me out here. Is this skillet a gem, or did I just sign up for the antique cookware hype machine? Need the lowdown before this becomes my go-to breakfast buddy.

40 dollars for that? That's a SCORE, my man Draco. This is a classic and if you're ever planning to pass it on, do leave me a direct message.

 

[MoonAndSun]

So here's the deal, I picked up a "Wagner Ware Sidney O cast iron skillet 1058" at a local shop. It's got the smooth bottom people rave about, no warping, and a price tag of $40. It's either a steal or the cookware version of a fashion knockoff.
Now I'm scratching my head. Did I just snag a piece of vintage cooking history, or is this one of those "looks old but isn't" traps? eBay prices are all over the place, from dirt cheap to "you'd better mortgage your house."
Cast iron pros, help me out here. Is this skillet a gem, or did I just sign up for the antique cookware hype machine? Need the lowdown before this becomes my go-to breakfast buddy.

definitely a good deal, it costs more than 40 bucks! do they have more of the 1058? I'd like to visit haha

 

[GriddleGremlin]

So here's the deal, I picked up a "Wagner Ware Sidney O cast iron skillet 1058" at a local shop. It's got the smooth bottom people rave about, no warping, and a price tag of $40. It's either a steal or the cookware version of a fashion knockoff.
Now I'm scratching my head. Did I just snag a piece of vintage cooking history, or is this one of those "looks old but isn't" traps? eBay prices are all over the place, from dirt cheap to "you'd better mortgage your house."
Cast iron pros, help me out here. Is this skillet a gem, or did I just sign up for the antique cookware hype machine? Need the lowdown before this becomes my go-to breakfast buddy.

Great find! That 1058 is probably the real deal,Wagner really knew how to make those smooth and well-cast back then. $40 is a pretty solid price if it's flat and has no cracks. Prices can be all over the place,but it's definitely a fantastic piece to use no matter what. I'd suggest seasoning it up and gettin it in action

 

[Bespoke_boss]

I want a vintage wagner too , this post has inspired me

 

[Alan]

So here's the deal, I picked up a "Wagner Ware Sidney O cast iron skillet 1058" at a local shop. It's got the smooth bottom people rave about, no warping, and a price tag of $40. It's either a steal or the cookware version of a fashion knockoff.
Now I'm scratching my head. Did I just snag a piece of vintage cooking history, or is this one of those "looks old but isn't" traps? eBay prices are all over the place, from dirt cheap to "you'd better mortgage your house."
Cast iron pros, help me out here. Is this skillet a gem, or did I just sign up for the antique cookware hype machine? Need the lowdown before this becomes my go-to breakfast buddy.

So did you get it? Or should I say... Have you been cooking with it?

 

[KenH]

The OP said "I picked up" which to me sounds like he did get it. The concerning thing is he said "Need the lowdown before this becomes my go-to breakfast buddy" making it sound like he might not be planning to cook with it if it's real.

 

[BigBob75]

GREAT SCORE! CONGRATS!