Dixie Spider

[MSkinner]

While in a thrift store, I found a 13" spider w/lid made at the Dixie Foundry in Cleveland, Tennessee. I spent several days working on it, & it's in very good shape with no major issues.
There are gate marks on both pieces. I've been able to find very little info other than a couple of old listings on ebay for some ridiculous prices.
Any help with info (rarity, history, etc.) would be appreciated. Also, any assistance with value would be great.

[D_Madden]

wow! that cleaned up nicely! Amazing to find the spider and the lid together.

(is the pan marked on the bottom, or not?)

No idea on value... but Steve Stephens has a group on facebook (bottom gatemarked cast iron cookware)... that is a fairly active group... and being focused on gate marked stuff... that's where I would go for age and value info.

(it's a 'closed' group, meaning you have to request to be a member to be able to post... but anyone can 'join' and be a part of the group.)

[SeanD]

good job on the resto.....i dont have any spiders yet, but im on the hunt.