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🍳✨ Product Overview ✨🍳
This is a fully restored vintage cast iron skillet, a classic Griswold #3 Large Block Logo Skillet. This piece of high-quality collectible cookware features the iconic Griswold logo on the bottom, with the complete "CAST IRON SKILLET THE GRISWOLD MFG CO ERIE PA U.S.A." marking and the distinct pattern number "709 A". It has a perfectly flat and smooth cooking surface, two pour spouts, and a sturdy integrated handle, making it a functional and beautiful addition to any kitchen. This smaller size is perfect for single servings or small side dishes.
🔥 Manufacturer Synopsis 🔥
The Griswold Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania, is widely regarded as the pinnacle of vintage cast iron cookware. The "Large Block Logo" represents a golden era of production, typically dating from the 1920s to the 1940s. During this period, Griswold meticulously crafted cookware with an incredibly smooth, polished finish that sets it apart from later castings. These pieces are highly desirable among collectors and chefs for their superior craftsmanship, lightweight design, and exceptional heat retention.
⭐ Physical Condition ⭐
This skillet has been meticulously inspected and rated on our cast iron condition scale.
+ 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 (A custom rating indicating a balance between perfect stability and minimal movement, reflecting its solid structural integrity while acknowledging the slight variance that may be present in a hand-poured piece of this age.)
+ Interior Surface Rating: 4.5 (A custom rating indicating a balance between perfection and minor blemishes, signifying a near-perfect cooking surface with only the most minimal, isolated imperfections.)
+ Exterior Surface Rating: 5 (Perfect (No Exterior Blemishes): The exterior surfaces (sides, bottom, handle) are uniformly smooth with absolutely no visible pitting, scratches, and/or flea-bites.)
📏 Physical Dimensions 📏
+ Diameter: Approximately 6.5 inches / 16.5 cm
+ Depth: Approximately 1.5 inches / 3.8 cm
+ Overall Length: Approximately 10 inches / 25.5 cm
+ Approximate Weight: Approximately 2 lbs / 0.9 kg
✨ Restoration Process ✨
This vintage cast iron piece has undergone a professional, multi-step restoration to return it to its full glory. We begin with a ~1M (Molar) Sodium Hydroxide lye bath to thoroughly strip away all carbon buildup and old seasoning. Following this, the skillet is placed in an electrolysis tank for ~10 Amperes (A) of hydrolysis, a gentle process that meticulously removes all traces of rust without damaging the precious iron. The final and most crucial step is a triple oven seasoning using Flaxseed Oil. This creates a durable, beautiful, and naturally non-stick finish, making it ready to use right out of the box!
👀 Key Highlights 👀
This fully restored skillet isn't just a piece of Made in USA history; it's an investment in your cooking and your collection.
+ Superior Cookware: With its even heat distribution and smooth surface, this skillet is a fantastic everyday user, perfect for single-serving dishes, searing steaks, frying eggs, or making cornbread.
+ Collectible Value: As a genuine heirloom quality Griswold with the highly sought-after Large Block Logo, this small #3 skillet is a cornerstone for any serious cast iron collection.
+ Durability and Longevity: Having already lasted for decades, this skillet is a testament to the enduring quality of early cast iron. Properly cared for, it will continue to be a centerpiece in your kitchen for many more generations.
+ Eco-Friendly: By choosing restored vintage cookware, you're making a sustainable choice and helping to reduce waste, contributing to a greener planet while acquiring a piece with character and history.
📦 Packaging/Shipping Options 📦
(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 [1.5 Pro] using a highly targeted and meticulously crafted prompt for a high degree of accuracy.
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$150.00