Favorite Piqua (“Smiley” Logo) Skillet Value
Estimated value · from sold prices
$25 – $75
Indicative educational range — not a formal appraisal.
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Favorite Stove & Range's “Smiley” logo (named for its thin, curved lettering) marks a respected early-20th-century maker. These skillets are collectible but not rare in the common mid-sizes, so most sell for about $25–$75. Scarcer sizes (such as #3 and larger #12) and clean, well-restored examples reach the top of that range or a little higher. As with most vintage cast iron, flatness, a smooth cooking surface and no cracks are what buyers pay for; over-restoration that removes the logo or original character can actually lower value.
What drives the value
Size
Common mid-sizes are modest; scarce #3 and larger sizes bring more.
Condition
Flat, crack-free, clean logo; avoid over-restoration.
Typical sold price ranges
Directional ranges informed by public sold prices (auctions, estate and marketplace sales), not a list of individual lots; values fluctuate by rarity and condition, and thin-market ranges are hedged, not firm.
Care & conservation
Preserve the original finish and logo; gentle cleaning over aggressive restoration.
Frequently asked
What is the Favorite “Smiley” logo?
It's the thin, curved lettering of “Favorite Piqua Ware” — nicknamed “Smiley” by collectors — marking the Favorite Stove & Range Co.
Are Favorite skillets valuable?
They're collectible; common sizes are modest ($25–$75), with scarcer sizes and fine condition worth more.