Late 1890's Griswold's ERIE #7 second series skillet. D maker's mark. Beautiful and lightweight
ABOUT THIS PIECE....
If you want a skillet that lives in rarified air, and has a story to tell, this would be one of them. Before Griswold had its trademark cross logo, they were known as Erie, and their holloware skillets are some of the earliest versions of the brand. Made in the late 1800‘s to the VERY early 1900‘s, they made their skillets by hand, one at a time. This second series version with "D" maker's mark was used on a wood stove and at tome point incurred minor sulfur pitting which is very common of this era in American cooking, adding to its unique charm. We seasoned it three times and will be a beautiful addition to your gourmet kitchen!
Sits flat and does not spin.
DISCLAIMER: We have prepared this piece to be ready to use or displayed in a collection. All pieces are vintage, and therefore are not in perfect condition. Their history of use means small marks and inconsistencies, which we feel give them a special charm. All items are sold as is, and we have done our best to present them as such. Please review all pictures and ask for further clarification if needed. Thank you! - Cast & Clara Bell
About Cast & Clara Bell:
We specialize in fully restored vintage cast iron cookware, bakeware, and kitchenwareincluding skillets, dutch ovens, gem pans, muffin pans, bailed griddles, kettles, trivets, lids, sad irons, and more. Our curated collection features brands like Griswold, Wagner, Sidney, WagnerWare, Wapak, Lodge, Favorite Piqua, Erie, Griswolds Erie, Birmingham Stove & Range, Vollrath, Martin Stove & Range, Chicago Hardware Foundry (CHF), Marietta, Orr & Painter, and many rare gatemarked or specialty pieces. Whether youre a serious collector or looking for a daily user, our shop offers timeless cast iron for every kitchen.
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Cast & Clara Bell specializes in the sourcing and restoration of vintage and antique cast iron cookware manufactured primarily between the late 1800s and mid-1900s. These items were produced prior to modern material standards, testing protocols, and regulatory disclosures.
While all cookware sold by Cast & Clara Bell is professionally cleaned, restored, and seasoned for traditional cooking use, we do not perform laboratory-based material testing for trace elements or residues, nor do we make representations regarding the presence or absence of any specific substances.
Customers acknowledge that independent consumer testing methods may produce inconsistent or unreliable results and agree that purchasing decisions are not based on any implied guarantee regarding material composition beyond the functional use of the cookware as restored.
By purchasing vintage cookware from Cast & Clara Bell, the buyer assumes responsibility for any independent testing performed after purchase and agrees that Cast & Clara Bell shall not be held liable for the interpretation or outcome of such testing.
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