I found a nice little stack of cast iron at an estate yesterday. I found this one interesting, as I never heard of this maker...
It is a 6" frying pan (actually 5-3/4" across the heat ring), in need of a proper cleaning & seasoning (which my wife does very well).
I diligently searched and searched eBay, Google and others, looking at images and descriptions, and can find absolutely nothing of cast iron from any company named "Belle Claire Ware", "BelleClaire Ware", "BelleClaireWare", or any such like. Nor can I find a "Bellevile" (sic) ILL, though there is a "Belleville" in St. Clair County, IL.
Has anyone ever seen or heard of such a company?
The lady of the house lived to be 100 years old, 75 years in that same house. No telling how old this skillet is, but certainly not new!
Might something "obscure" like this be of any special interest to cast iron collectors?
Thanx in advance for any and all help/comments!
It is a 6" frying pan (actually 5-3/4" across the heat ring), in need of a proper cleaning & seasoning (which my wife does very well).
I diligently searched and searched eBay, Google and others, looking at images and descriptions, and can find absolutely nothing of cast iron from any company named "Belle Claire Ware", "BelleClaire Ware", "BelleClaireWare", or any such like. Nor can I find a "Bellevile" (sic) ILL, though there is a "Belleville" in St. Clair County, IL.
Has anyone ever seen or heard of such a company?
The lady of the house lived to be 100 years old, 75 years in that same house. No telling how old this skillet is, but certainly not new!
Might something "obscure" like this be of any special interest to cast iron collectors?
Thanx in advance for any and all help/comments!