When did BSR go out of business?

When did BSR go out of business?

BSR (in the form of A & B Foundry) entered bankruptcy in January, 1993.”

Who founded BSR?

History. Daniel McLean McDonald (1905–1991) founded Birmingham Sound Reproducers as a private company in 1932 in the West Midlands of England. By 1947, the company chiefly manufactured communications sets (intercoms), laboratory test equipment, and sound recording and reproducing instruments including phonographs.

What is a BSR record changer?

BSR is a budget British turntable / record changer manufacturer. Their record changers were generally sold to other companies for use in their products and these changers started appearing in USA marketed products starting in the mid ’50’s.

What are the most valuable cast iron skillets?

The value of antique cast iron skillets can start at similar to new prices, but a super rare Wagner or Griswold can fetch up to $1,500 apiece. A mint condition, super rare “spider skillet” made in the 1890s by Griswold is worth up to $8,000.

How do you clean old cast iron pans?

How to Restore Cast Iron

1. Place pan upside-down in sink and sprinkle with baking soda.
2. Add a few squirts of dishwashing liquid.
3. Use a scrub brush to remove rust and debris.
4. Turn pan over a clean using more baking soda and a scrub pad.
5. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Where was Birmingham Cast Iron Range Foundry located?

Initially, their business boomed to the point where in 1902, a separate foundry was built in Birmingham, Alabama especially for the production of hollow ware and cast iron cookware to supplement their stoves. This separate foundry was named Birmingham Stove & Range.

Where was Birmingham Stove and range originally located?

A brief and summarized history of Birmingham Stove & Range is as follows: The Atlanta Stove Works company was founded in 1889 (originally named Georgia Stove Company) to produce cast iron stoves. Their original location was on Krog Street, home of the famous and long-lasting Krog Street Market.

What did the Martin stove and Range Company make?

Renamed the Martin Stove & Range Company, the foundry soon expanded its line of coal- and wood-burning stoves to include cast-iron hollow ware—everything from skillets and griddles to Dutch ovens and saucepans. For the next 36 years, Martin Stove & Range Company made cast-iron cookware with its distinctive “hamburger” logo.

Where are the Hearthstone cast iron stoves made?

HearthStone’s cast iron parts are produced and enameled by our parent company, Industrias Hergóm S.A., in Santander, Spain. Working with Hergóm, HearthStone is able to guarantee the complete production process, including design, casting, finishing, and final assembly of every product.