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🍳✨ Product Identification ✨🍳
Discover a classic, fully restored vintage Wagner Ware Sidney O - #6 - 1056 - Cast Iron Skillet. This timeless piece, with its smooth cooking surface, integrated handle, and pour spouts, is a quintessential example of mid-century American cookware. The iconic Wagner Ware Sidney O maker's mark and pattern number on the bottom clearly identify it as an original piece from one of the world's most famous foundries.
📜🔥 Manufacturer Synopsis: Wagner Ware 🔥📜
The Wagner Manufacturing Company, operating in Sidney, Ohio, established a legacy of producing some of the highest-quality cast iron cookware in the world. This particular skillet, with its Stylized Logo and pattern number 1056, was made during the company's "Golden Era" (approximately 1935-1959). Pieces from this period are celebrated for their remarkably smooth, polished cooking surfaces, robust construction, and balanced design, which set the standard for premium kitchenware during the mid-20th century.
👀⭐ Physical Condition & Ratings (1-5, where 5 is best) ⭐👀
Every item we sell is carefully inspected and graded to ensure you know exactly what you're getting.
- Crack Condition: 5 (Perfect: Absolutely no evidence of any cracks, past or present.)
- Spin Condition: 2 (Fair (Major Spin): The skillet spins several times with a gentle push.)
- Wobble Condition: 3 (Good (Minor Wobble): Slight, consistent wobble that settles quickly.)
- 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 📏
We understand the importance of knowing if a piece fits your specific needs. While exact dimensions can be provided upon request, here are the approximate physical dimensions for this skillet:
- Diameter: Approximately 9 inches / 23 cm
- Depth: Approximately 1.75 inches / 4.5 cm
- Overall Length (Pan + Handle): Approximately 14 inches / 35.5 cm
- Approximate Weight: Approximately 3.5 lbs / 1.6 kg
✨🧼 The Restoration Process 🧼✨
This collectible cookware has been given a new lease on life through our specialized, multi-stage restoration process. Unlike many quick-fix methods, our approach is designed to be gentle on the iron while being incredibly effective at removing decades of carbon buildup and rust.
(1) Lye Bath: First, the skillet soaked for an extended period in a ~1M (Molar) Sodium Hydroxide solution to dissolve old seasoning and carbon.
(2) Hydrolysis: Next, the pan was carefully placed in an electrolysis tank with a ~10 Amperes (A) current to eliminate any remaining rust, leaving a pristine surface.
(3) Triple Oven Seasoning: Finally, the skillet was seasoned three times with multiple thin layers of Flaxseed Oil in a controlled oven environment. This process creates a durable, beautiful, and ready-to-use non-stick surface.
This rigorous process ensures the skillet is not just clean, but truly restored to its original, beautiful condition.
⭐🎁 Why Choose This Restored Cast Iron Skillet? 🎁⭐
More than just a pan, this restored skillet is a functional piece of heirloom quality cookware. Its dense cast iron construction provides superior heat retention and distribution, ensuring your food cooks evenly every time.
- A Sound Investment: This is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of Made in USA history that will only increase in value over time.
- Durability and Longevity: Built to last for generations, this skillet can be passed down as a treasured family heirloom.
- Eco-Friendly Choice: By choosing a vintage cast iron piece, you are making a sustainable choice by giving a new life to a classic item and keeping it out of the landfill.
📦🚚 Packaging & Shipping 🚚📦
We are committed to getting your new cast iron to you safely and sustainably.
(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.
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Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, special requests, or would like a physical confirmation of the items dimensions.
$100.00