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🍳✨ Product Overview ✨🍳
This is a fully restored vintage cast iron skillet, a Lodge #5 "3-Notch Skillet." It features the characteristic heat ring and smooth cooking surface of Lodge's earlier models, with a handle that has the distinctive hanging hole, and two pour spouts. The bottom is marked with a clear "5", as seen in the photos. This piece of collectible cookware has been brought back to life and is ready to be a workhorse in your kitchen!
🔥 Manufacturer Synopsis 🔥
Lodge has been a cornerstone of American cast iron manufacturing since 1896. This particular Lodge 3-Notch Skillet likely dates from the mid-20th century, specifically the period between the 1940s and the 1950s. During this time, Lodge produced cookware with a notable smooth cooking surface that collectors and chefs highly prize today. These vintage pieces are sought after for their robust construction and superior heat distribution, which made them a kitchen staple for generations.
⭐ 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: 5 (Perfect: No Wobble: Sits perfectly stable, no movement.)
+ Interior Surface Rating: 5 (Perfect: No Interior Blemishes: The cooking surface is uniformly smooth with absolutely no visible pitting, significant scratches and/or flea bites.)
+ 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: 7.5 inches / 19 cm
+ Depth: 1.5 inches / 3.8 cm
+ Overall Length: 11 inches / 28 cm
+ Approximate Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz / 1.25 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 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 process that gently removes all traces of rust without damaging the 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.
+ Superior Cooking Performance: Enjoy exceptional heat retention and even cooking, perfect for searing steaks, frying eggs, or baking cornbread.
+ Heirloom Quality: Built to last for generations, this skillet can be a centerpiece in your kitchen and a cherished family heirloom.
+ Eco-Friendly: By choosing restored vintage cookware, you're making a sustainable choice and helping to reduce waste.
+ Collector's Item: A rare and beautiful example of a classic Lodge skillet, this piece is a must-have for any serious cast iron collector.
📦 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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$75.00