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🍳 Product Identification
This is a fully restored vintage cast iron skillet, a Griswold #3 from the highly collectible Iron Mountain Series, model 1031. This skillet is distinguished by its smooth bottom, integrated pour spouts, and the iconic "Iron Mountain" maker's mark, featuring both the size "3" and the catalog number "1031" on the base.
🏭 Manufacturer Synopsis
Griswold Manufacturing is legendary in the world of cast iron for their meticulous craftsmanship and superior product quality. The Iron Mountain series, produced in the mid-20th century (approximately 1930s-1960s), stands out for its robust and reliable construction. These pieces were cherished by home cooks and professionals alike for their smooth interiors, excellent heat retention, and durability. The series represents the pinnacle of American-made cast iron, and its legacy continues to this day.
⚙️ Physical Condition
+ Crack Condition: 5 (Perfect: Absolutely no evidence of any cracks, past or present.)
+ Spin Condition: 5 (Perfect: The skillet is perfectly flat and has no spin whatsoever. It sits dead-flat on any smooth, flat surface.)
+ Wobble Condition: 4.75 (Excellent: Tiny, imperceptible movement that settles instantly.)
+ Interior Surface Rating: 5 (Perfect: The cooking surface is uniformly smooth with absolutely no visible pitting, significant scratches and/or flea bites.)
+ Exterior Surface Rating: 5 (Perfect: The exterior surfaces (sides, bottom, handle) are uniformly smooth with absolutely no visible pitting, scratches, and/or flea-bites.)
📏 Physical Dimensions
+ Diameter/Length: 6.5 inches / 16.5 cm
+ Depth/Height: 1.5 inches / 3.8 cm
+ Handle Length: 4.5 inches / 11.4 cm
+ Overall Length (pan + handle): 10.75 inches / 27.3 cm
+ Approximate Weight: 2 lbs / 0.9 kg
✨ Restoration Process Overview
This vintage cast iron skillet has been meticulously restored using a professional-grade process to bring it back to a beautiful, usable, and collectible state. The process involves:
(1) Lye Bath: We start with a lye bath using a ~1M (Molar) Sodium Hydroxide solution to safely remove all old seasoning and carbon buildup.
(2) Hydrolysis: Rust, if any, is removed using a gentle hydrolysis process with ~10 Amperes (A) to ensure the integrity of the iron is maintained.
(3) Triple Oven Seasoning: The final step is a triple seasoning process using multiple thin layers of Flaxseed Oil, baked on at high temperatures. This creates a durable, non-stick finish that is ready for cooking right out of the box.
⭐ Key Highlights
This Griswold #3 from the Iron Mountain series is more than just a piece of cookware; it's a piece of American history. Its high-quality construction and smooth cooking surface provide a superior cooking experience, ensuring excellent heat retention and even heat distribution. Its heirloom quality means it can be passed down for generations. By choosing this restored skillet, you are not only acquiring a beautiful, functional, and collectible cookware item, you are also making an eco-friendly choice by giving a new life to a classic piece of kitchen history.
🚚 Customer Service & Shipping
(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 [current model version] 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.
$125.00