Unmarked # 5

John C.

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A second hand store near where I live has a strange skillet. A 3 notch heat ring like the older Lodge,a v shaped handle like Birmingham stove and an incised # 5 on top of the handle.No other markings anywhere.Did Martin make any unmarked skillets? anyone have any idea on this one? Thanks.
 
There are some 3-notch Martins, all with the later block writing, IIRC. They do have the ridge that doesn't flatten like BSR, but the underside of the handle is more scooped like a 1st series Erie, rounded towards the pan end instead of pointed. Not sure if they did unmarked, but anything's possible. The only other 3-notch I have seen was on imports copying the typically Lodge characteristic.
 
Thanks Doug.I have seen some of the imports with the 3 notch heat ring but have never seen the incised # on top or this type handle on the imports.It resembles the Martin in redbook page 205 top right.I don`t need another 5 but found this one interesting.
 
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