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🔥✨ Product Identification ✨🔥
This is a pristine, fully restored vintage Wagner Ware Sidney O #6 cast iron skillet, marked with the catalog number "1056N". It proudly displays the classic "Wagner Ware Sidney O" branding on the bottom. The skillet features a smooth cooking surface, a reinforced handle with the size "#6" clearly embossed, and dual pour spouts for versatility. The photos highlight its exceptionally clean finish and clear markings.
🍳✨ Manufacturer Synopsis ✨🍳
Wagner Ware Sidney O is a name that evokes a rich history of quality American cast iron manufacturing. Produced by the Wagner Manufacturing Company in Sidney, Ohio, these skillets are celebrated for their superb craftsmanship and consistently smooth finishes. This particular vintage Wagner skillet, with its "Sidney -O-" marking and pattern number "1056N," typically dates to the mid-20th century, approximately 1935-1959. During this era, Wagner was at its peak, creating robust and reliable kitchen staples that were highly prized for their even heating and durability, characteristics that continue to make them collectible cookware today.
⭐✨ Physical Condition ✨⭐
This classic Wagner Ware skillet has undergone a thorough and expert restoration, presenting in exceptional condition.
+ Crack Condition: 5 (Perfect: Absolutely no evidence of any cracks, past or present.)
+ Spin Condition: 4.5 (Excellent/Perfect: The skillet is almost perfectly flat, with only a negligible rotation that is barely perceptible.)
+ 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): 12 inches / 30.5 cm
+ Diameter: 8.75 inches / 22.2 cm
+ Depth: 1.75 inches / 4.5 cm
+ Handle Length: 4.5 inches / 11.4 cm
+ Approximate Weight: 3 lbs / 1.4 kg
✨ Restoration Process Overview ✨
This heirloom quality skillet has been lovingly brought back to life using a comprehensive, multi-step restoration process to ensure it is in the best possible condition for immediate use.
(1) Lye Bath: The skillet was first submerged in a ~1M (Molar) Sodium Hydroxide bath to safely and effectively strip away all accumulated old seasoning, carbon buildup, and grime.
(2) Hydrolysis: Any trace of rust was then meticulously removed using an electrolysis bath with ~10 Amperes (A) of direct current. This method is exceptionally gentle, preserving the original casting while thoroughly eliminating rust.
(3) Triple Oven Seasoning: To establish a durable, naturally non-stick, and food-safe cooking surface, the pan was treated with three layers of Flaxseed Oil, carefully baked on at high temperatures. This extensive seasoning provides a beautiful, dark finish that is ready for cooking right out of the box!
✨ Key Highlights ✨
+ Superior Cookware Performance: Experience the exceptional heat retention and incredibly even cooking that only genuine vintage cast iron can provide. Perfect for everyday meals, from frying eggs to searing meats.
+ Collectible Value: This Wagner Ware Sidney O skillet is a highly desirable piece for collectors and a testament to classic American craftsmanship.
+ 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 making an eco-friendly decision, giving new life to a classic piece and reducing environmental impact.
📦✨ 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.
$125.00