Griswold #9 Plated Cast Iron Dutch Oven

[KevinEwing]

I recently purchased a #9 Griswold Dutch Oven that appears to be plated (nickle/chrome) on the outside.
Unfortunately, it did not come with a lid.
I would like to restore this piece as a user.
My questions are...
Will a regular #9 cast iron lid fit?
What does the correct plated lid for this piece look like?
Will treating this with a lye-based oven cleaner improve or ruin the plated exterior finish?
Your experience and guidance is much appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[Doug D.]

I have experienced no problem with lye bath and chrome or nickel; I haven't used oven cleaner spray for more than a couple early acquisitions, all bare iron. The normal #9 lid should fit perfectly. If you hadn't said the DO was plated, I would not have guessed from the photo, are you sure it is?

 

[KevinEwing]

Yeah, its plated for sure. The sides actually show it better than the bottom. The inside is definitely cast iron. Thanks for the reply. Good to know a 9" lid will fit. I assume a plated lid will be hard to come by.

 

[KevinEwing]

I found a rusty ole Griswold No 9 Tite-Top Cast Iron Lid that I intend to bring back to life for the purpose of making the plated dutch oven a user.
Going to use a lye bath on the dutch oven in an attempt to restore some of the luster prior to re-seasoning.
When the project is complete, I will post a photo or two of the end product.

 

[KevinEwing]

An after photo of the #9 plated DO. Lye bath for two days and a light scrub with a Brillo pad.
Some improvement. Ready for re-seasoning and use.