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🍳✨ Product Identification ✨🍳
Behold this exceptional, fully restored vintage Erie - #8 - Cast Iron Skillet from the sought-after "Pre-Griswold" era. This iconic piece, with its distinct "ERIE" maker's mark and size number "8" on the bottom, features a smooth cooking surface, integrated handle, and classic pour spouts. The bottom showcases the characteristic fine stippling texture unique to this early series, making it a true collector's item.
📜🔥 Manufacturer Synopsis: Erie (Griswold) 🔥📜
The name "Erie" is revered among cast iron enthusiasts and collectors, representing the earliest and highest-quality wares produced by the renowned Griswold Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania. Made during a period of approximately the 1880s to the early 1900s, Erie cast iron is celebrated for its lightweight feel and incredibly smooth, polished finish, which was achieved through meticulous hand-grinding. These skillets are highly sought after not only for their historical significance but also for their superior performance in the kitchen, making them a cornerstone of any serious collection.
👀⭐ 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 (Sits almost perfectly stable with only the slightest, barely perceptible movement.)
- Interior Surface Pitting Condition: 5 (Perfect (No Interior Pitting): The cooking surface is uniformly smooth with absolutely no visible pitting.)
- Exterior Surface Pitting Condition: 4 (Excellent (Minimal Exterior Pitting): A few isolated, pin-prick size pits on the exterior that are barely noticeable and do not detract significantly from the aesthetic.)
📏 Approximate Physical Dimensions 📏
We understand the importance of knowing if a piece fits your specific needs. Here are the approximate physical dimensions for this #8 skillet, a versatile size perfect for a wide range of cooking tasks.
- Diameter: Approximately 10.5 inches / 26.5 cm
- Depth: Approximately 2 inches / 5 cm
- Overall Length (Pan + Handle): Approximately 15 inches / 38 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 Skillet? 🎁⭐
More than just a pan, this restored skillet 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 Options🚚📦
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.
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Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, special requests, or would like a physical confirmation of the items dimensions.
$350.00