Our Story...

Our Story

Like many small businesses, Cast & Clara Bell began with a simple discovery — and a shift in perspective. For years, we saw cast iron cookware as heavy, high-maintenance, and best left in the cabinet. But that all changed with a gift: a nearly 100-year-old Dutch oven passed down from our grandmother. Suddenly, what felt outdated became timeless again.

Clara Bell

Clara Bell Jones, our Tennessee-born grandmother, brought her 1930s Lodge #8 skillet and a classic "mystery" Dutch oven north to Philadelphia. Decades later, she gifted us that same Dutch oven. In that moment, we discovered the unmatched craftsmanship, balance, and beauty of vintage American cast iron.

Those handcrafted heirlooms sparked a passion — not only for using restored cast iron in our own kitchen, but for building a collection to pass down to our three sons. That passion grew into Cast & Clara Bell.

Our Restorations

Every piece we restore carries its own history. We use time-honored methods learned from the cast iron restoration community, and we treat each skillet, griddle, and Dutch oven with care and respect. What began as a hobby has grown into a family-run business focused on preserving and sharing the legacy of vintage American cast iron cookware.

That said — not all cast iron should be restored. Clara’s skillet and Dutch oven, seasoned with love and decades of bacon, remain untouched. If she knew we tried to strip them down, we’re pretty sure she’d chase us with that #8 herself.

Thanks for being here. We’re honored to be part of your cast iron journey.

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Rusty Brooks
Great quality and great price

I have been a Griswold collector for 20 + years. Always looking for a piece to add to my cookware cast iron. I don’t hang my pieces I use them daily. I picked up two pieces of Griswold cast iron specifically for breakfast dishes for myself. Couldn’t be more pleased with the seasoning and quality of the pieces and how accurate the item descriptions were. Not to mention the prices were exceptional for the quality. Take a gamble with EBay or get what you wanted from Cast & Clara Bell.

Amazing experience!

After going back and forth between a brand new cast iron skillet and a vintage piece, I finally decided on a Wagner from Cast and Clara Bell. I love the skillet. It’s a beautiful piece. It shipped quickly and arrived packed so securely. I absolutely cannot wait to use it daily and have a quality piece I can hand down to my daughter someday. I will definitely be purchasing more.

Great Store

I’ve bought 5 pieces from Cast and Clarabell and show them off to anyone that will give me the time of day. They are all heirloom pieces that I expect my grandchildren to brag about like I brag about my grandmother’s skillet I have.

Absolutely amazing

I bought a number seven Griswold pan, when I received it, it was well packaged and in great condition.
I gave it an additional two seasonings with grapeseed oil, and this thing is better than a Teflon pan as far as nonstick goes. I have several cast-iron pans, and this one is my favorite. Thanks to the casting Clara team for doing great work. I added a number seven lead that I already had to it.

Top notch restored cast iron

I ordered an absolutely gorgeous Wagner "golf ball" brownie pan and it arrived beautifully restored and very well packaged. Before ordering, I had a question and received a prompt answer. You can't go wrong with the quality of Cast & Clara Bell cast iron and the care and love for vintage cast iron that they clearly demonstrate.

Stunning piece, beyond AMAZING customer service

I absolutely love my first vintage cast iron skillet. Phil has been so helpful in answering my MANY questions, and is always happy to help in any way that he can. It's very clear that he takes pride in his work and is also just a kind human being. I look forward to being a lifelong customer of Cast & Clara Bell.

I’ve made two purchases and both were extremely well packed with care. Both purchases were exactly as described and perfectly prepared for use. The Wapak egg skillet is by far my favorite daily user!

Amazing piece of cast iron. Amazing restoration work by the Seller. The pan looks better than it did 120 years ago when it was made!! So impressed by this piece of cookware. My kids will be getting this beauty when my wife and I are dead and gone.

Nicely seasoned cast iron, very good packaging, and a nice note in the box all come together for a great buyer experience!

Absolutely beautiful piece. Restored to perfection. This is my new daily pan, better than my modern lodge! I ordered 3 different pans, and the packaging was perfect. Everything arrived safe and sound. Antique/vintage iron makes all the difference!! It's worth the investment. These pans will forever be a part of my kitchen, never going back to modern pans.
If you're looking into purchasing, look no further and make the switch to these beautiful restored options.

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Byron P Devillier

Mint condition vintage cast iron. Every piece is a work of art.

In great condition but with a unique personality!

It is very clean and perfectly smooth!

Exactly as I imagined it, the pan I got was 9” but light for cast iron. It had an incredible finish and I can already tell I’m going to be using it everyday. The restoration job is amazing, it is way nicer than any cast iron pan I’ve seen to date, and I grew up with my family grew up using cast iron. Thank you for the effort it took to get such a smooth finish, I’m sure it was a lot for how nice this is. What an incredible find!

Love my cast iron pan! Works great for scrambled eggs.

My mother in law loves this

Amazing quality, non-stick when frying an egg and sits flat as described.

My pan arrived beautifully packaged, and in perfect condition! I would definitely do business with this seller again!

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genevasparkles

I love my cast iron pan. It is wonderful, i would buy again. And hopefully in future i an get another one of these fantastic iron pans. Awesome!

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Byron P Devillier

Vintage item in mint condition.

Love this pan. Works as intended. Will be buying more from seller.

Wonderful item. The mail was held up and I was worried that it might not come before Christmas but it did.

Awesome product! Seller was quick to respond and very helpful. I’ll be making another purchase in the near future!

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petitchatonnoir

My mom loved it she’s been wanting one my grandmother used to have one.

This pan is the most amazing piece of culinary equipment I have ever owned. I will cherish it and care for it forever.