A vintage 2-quart cast aluminum saucepan with a matching lid and black bakelite handle.

Magnalite cookware was introduced by the Wagner Manufacturing Company in 1934. It is famous for being cast from a special aluminum alloy that conducts heat exceptionally well. The line became a staple in mid-century American kitchens due to its durability and unique 'vapor-tight' lids that allow for waterless cooking.