This is a wonderfully preserved, 1870‘s era skillet! It was caked on with what looked like generations of cooking, and after it came out to be finished we were blown away. Gate-marking on the bottom of the pan with the 8-9 markings and fancy handle, it dates the pieces prior to 1905 as casting practices improved generally past that point in time. The handle is a classic Highland Foundry semi fancy handles so its most likely Massachusetts made. The heat ring is in immaculate condition, as is the original swirling that you see on the surface of the pan. The handle sits comfortably in your hand, which is important when using this piece in your gourmet kitchen. It‘s raised "8-9" marking on the pan will make for a gorgeous display piece between meals and its flat balanced bottom will not disappoint during use. 

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

Cast & Clara Bell sells fully restored cast iron cookware, bakeware, dutch ovens, griddles, sad irons, bailed griddles, gem pans, muffin pans, kettles, skillets, trivets, lids, and much more! Brands like Griswold, Wagner, Sidney, WagnerWare, Wapak, Lodge, Favorite Piqua, Marietta, Orr & Painter, Erie, Griswold‘s Erie, Birmingham Stove & Range, Vollrath, Chicago Hardware Foundry, CHF, Martin Stove & Range as well as gatemarked unknown and specialty pieces are organized into categories. We offer collector‘s pieces, everyday users, and everything in between!