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🔥✨ Product Identification ✨🔥
This is a beautiful, fully restored vintage cast iron Griswold #32 aebleskiver pan, also known as a Danish pancake pan. It features a unique round shape with seven half-sphere cups, a smooth cooking surface, and an integrated handle. You can clearly see Griswold, Erie PA, No. 32, the pattern number "962" on the pan's underside, a testament to its authenticity and origin.
🍳✨ Manufacturer Synopsis ✨🍳
Griswold, a name synonymous with high-quality vintage cast iron, was an American foundry that produced some of the most sought-after cookware of the 20th century. The Griswold Manufacturing Company, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, was renowned for its smooth-cast cookware. This particular piece was likely produced during the mid-20th century, approximately 1930s-1960s. During this period, Griswold set the standard for robust construction and exceptionally smooth cooking surfaces, making their pieces highly desirable for both collectors and everyday kitchen use.
⭐✨ Physical Condition ✨⭐
This Griswold aebleskiver pan has been meticulously restored and is in exceptional condition.
+ 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: 5 (Perfect: (No Wobble): Sits perfectly stable, no 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: 5 (Perfect: (No Exterior Pitting): The exterior surfaces (sides, bottom, handle) are uniformly smooth with absolutely no visible pitting.)
📏✨ Approximate Physical Dimensions ✨📏
+ Overall Length (pan + handle): 11.5 inches / 29 cm
+ Diameter: 7.5 inches / 19 cm
+ Height: 1.5 inches / 4 cm
+ Approximate Weight: 3 lbs / 1.4 kg
✨ Restoration Process Overview ✨
This heirloom-quality pan has been brought back to life using a multi-step restoration process to ensure it is in the best possible condition for immediate use.
(1) Lye Bath: The pan was first submerged in a ~1M (Molar) Sodium Hydroxide bath to strip away all old seasoning and carbon buildup.
(2) Hydrolysis: Rust was then carefully removed using an electrolysis bath with ~10 Amperes (A) of direct current, which safely and effectively lifts rust without damaging the cast iron.
(3) Triple Oven Seasoning: To create a durable, non-stick surface, the pan was seasoned with three coats of Flaxseed Oil, baked on at high temperatures. This seasoning is ready to go right out of the box!
✨ Key Highlights ✨
+ Superior Cooking: Vintage cast iron is prized for its exceptional heat retention and even cooking, delivering perfectly golden-brown results every time.
+ Collectible Value: Griswold pieces are not just cookware; they are a piece of American culinary history. This pan is a desirable addition to any collection.
+ Built to Last: With proper care, this Made in USA pan will last for generations, becoming a true family heirloom.
+ Sustainable Choice: By purchasing this restored skillet, you are choosing an eco-friendly option that reduces waste and gives a new life to a classic piece of cookware.
📦✨ 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:
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$250.00