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🍳✨ Product Identification ✨🍳
Uncover a true piece of culinary history with this fully restored vintage Erie - #8 - 745 - Cast Iron Rectangular Griddle. This exceptional piece is defined by its smooth, flat cooking surface and integrated handles. The bottom is clearly marked with the distinct "ERIE", size number 8, and pattern number 745, identifying it as a highly collectible and early example of American cast iron.
📜🔥 Manufacturer Synopsis: Erie (Griswold) 🔥📜
The name "Erie" is legendary in the cast iron world, representing the earliest and finest wares from the Griswold Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania. These griddles, produced between approximately 1890 and 1905, are famous for their incredibly smooth, polished surfaces and durable, solid construction. Rectangular griddles were particularly valued for their versatility, able to span two stovetop burners to cook everything from pancakes to bacon, making them a kitchen staple during that period and a treasured heirloom today.
👀⭐ Physical Condition & Ratings (1-5, where 5 is best) ⭐👀
Every item we sell is carefully inspected and graded to ensure you know exactly what you're getting.
- Crack Condition: 5 (Perfect: Absolutely no evidence of any cracks, past or present.)
- Spin Condition: 5 (Perfect (Zero Spin): The skillet is perfectly flat and has no spin whatsoever. It sits dead-flat on any smooth, flat surface.)
- Wobble Condition: 4.5 (Excellent: A barely perceptible, instant-settling wobble, exceptionally stable.)
- Interior Surface Pitting Condition: 5 (Perfect (No Interior Pitting): The cooking surface is uniformly smooth with absolutely no visible pitting.)
- Exterior Surface Pitting Condition: 5 (Perfect (No Exterior Pitting): The exterior surfaces (sides, bottom, handle) are uniformly smooth with absolutely no visible pitting.)
📏 Approximate Physical Dimensions 📏
We understand the importance of knowing if a piece fits your specific needs. While exact dimensions can be provided upon request, here are the approximate physical dimensions for this griddle:
- Length: Approximately 16 inches / 40.5 cm
- Width: Approximately 9 inches / 23 cm
- Depth: Approximately 0.5 inches / 1.3 cm
- Overall Length (handle-to-handle): Approximately 16+ inches / 40.5+ cm
- Approximate Weight: Approximately 5 lbs / 2.3 kg
✨🧼 The Restoration Process 🧼✨
This collectible cookware has been given a new lease on life through our specialized, multi-stage restoration process. Unlike many quick-fix methods, our approach is designed to be gentle on the iron while being incredibly effective at removing decades of carbon buildup and rust.
(1) Lye Bath: First, the skillet soaked for an extended period in a ~1M (Molar) Sodium Hydroxide solution to dissolve old seasoning and carbon.
(2) Hydrolysis: Next, the pan was carefully placed in an electrolysis tank with a ~10 Amperes (A) current to eliminate any remaining rust, leaving a pristine surface.
(3) Triple Oven Seasoning: Finally, the skillet was seasoned three times with multiple thin layers of Flaxseed Oil in a controlled oven environment. This process creates a durable, beautiful, and ready-to-use non-stick surface.
This rigorous process ensures the skillet is not just clean, but truly restored to its original, beautiful condition.
⭐🎁 Why Choose This Restored Cast Iron Griddle? 🎁⭐
More than just a pan, this restored griddle is a functional piece of heirloom quality cookware. Its dense cast iron construction provides superior heat retention and distribution, ensuring your food cooks evenly every time.
- A Sound Investment: This is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of Made in USA history that will only increase in value over time.
- Durability and Longevity: Built to last for generations, this skillet can be passed down as a treasured family heirloom.
- Eco-Friendly Choice: By choosing a vintage cast iron piece, you are making a sustainable choice by giving a new life to a classic item and keeping it out of the landfill.
📦🚚 Packaging & Shipping 🚚📦
We are committed to getting your new cast iron to you safely and sustainably.
(1) Eco-Friendly: Giving Boxes a Second Act!
We're all about sustainability here! To minimize waste, we frequently reuse clean, sturdy shipping materials. So, don't be surprised if your box has a little character – it's just playing its role in helping the environment (and our budget!).
(2) New packaging is always an option if you prefer; just ask! We use primarily paper/cardboard to minimize our plastic footprint.
Disclaimer:
Parts of this description were created with Google Gemini AI using a highly targeted and meticulously crafted prompt for a high degree of accuracy.
Additionally:
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, special requests, or would like a physical confirmation of the items dimensions.
$325.00