What exactly is a hammered ugly skillet and why would they be called this? It's not really known who made this series of cast iron in the 20th century but collectors agree that it's one of the most unusual out there.

Hammered pieces are very distinct because of their uniform patterns. However the Hammered Ugly series bucks that trend. The spotting part of the hammered finish is varied. The underside of the lid is a little more undefined and notice the offset eight that's raised on the lid in the pattern. They were made in sizes 3-5 and 8, regular skillet, #8 chicken fryer, the double skillet and Dutch oven. Lots of folks have collected the series and while most pieces are fairly common, the double skillet is very difficult to find. 

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