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🍳✨ Product Overview ✨🍳
This is a fully restored vintage cast iron skillet, a Lodge #5 5SK 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 clearly marked with "5 SK," "MADE IN USA," and "D 1" 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 1960s. 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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$50.00