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New skillet Griswold #7
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Nice score Tim, if you want to make a $1.50 profit and drop it off at the house I'll take it off your hands :mrgreen:
I recently found a #8 of same type and time frame. And had been thinking about getting a #3,5,7 and 10 of the same. Post it up when you get it finished, I need to do mine too and post.
I recently found a #8 of same type and time frame. And had been thinking about getting a #3,5,7 and 10 of the same. Post it up when you get it finished, I need to do mine too and post.
W. Hilditch
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Tim, I've got that pan too. I think I narrowed it down to 1905/06 only and saw one go for $150 on eBay.
Hilditch
Hilditch
That's a great find Tim ! I'd say you got a good deal on it too . I have a #7 Slant logo , but it's the next series with the EPU on it . According to this site that puts it 1909 to 1929 .
I get what you are saying about the hunt . For me I think the hunt is probably the most fun part of the whole process . The feeling of finding a diamond in a pile of coal never gets old , does it ? LOL
I get what you are saying about the hunt . For me I think the hunt is probably the most fun part of the whole process . The feeling of finding a diamond in a pile of coal never gets old , does it ? LOL
W. Hilditch
Active member
The pits in the cooking surface will not affect a thing in usage and will fill in over time. The damage, especially on the bottom, will affect the value as collectors want a 110 yo new one.
Hilditch
Hilditch
Thanks. That is good to know. I purchased this skillet to use. I find it fascinating to think about a vintage piece of cast iron's history. How many families have used it in its 110 years? Where was it purchased? Stuff like that.
When I have collected enough cast iron where my wife tells me to get rid of some, I could always sale this skillet to Steven C for a $1.50 profit.:lol:
When I have collected enough cast iron where my wife tells me to get rid of some, I could always sale this skillet to Steven C for a $1.50 profit.:lol:
That turned out nice. And as a user I wouldn't hesitate for a second to use it as often as I use my #7. As far as the bottom of yours it looks mint compared to my new one, it has that worn Ben there done that look. Still wondering what it looks like under the old crud. It's just enough to tell what it was and not much else.
Sharon Shuman
Member
That's a nice one Tim; no doubt you and your restoration have set-up the skillet for another 100 years of usage. The pitting on the bottom is from sulfur rich gas, or possibly coal, fuel. It may make the piece less "collectible" but it shows the history, does not affect the usability, and in my opinion adds to the overall charm of your #7. Thanks for sharing with us!
Sharon Shuman
Member
I think it's the picture Tim. Also, some of us have old eyes.:-D