Help identifying spider pan w/ molder mark JS

[JMarkS]

Any help in identifying the piece below would be appreciated. The piece that I am requesting help with is a spider pan with the following dimensions:

- outside pan diameter = 9 7/8"
- handle length = 9 5/8" long, 1 1/8" wide at the pan & 1/2" wide at the end
- 3 legs 2" high
- Pan height is 4 1/2" overall with legs or 2 1/2" high without legs

The only identifying mark is a rather primitive molder mark of "J S". The casting is rather crude in that it is bumpy.

 

[Doug D.]

As spiders go, the design is very unusual. The curved, thin, rimless walls are not typical. Makes me tend to think it's not all that old.