Old Oval Griddle Help Identifying

[Dave D]

Just found this old griddle and can't find anything on it. It has a "B" on one end near a handle and an "8" by the other handle. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are a few pics........All the best, Dave

 

[SeanD]

I never saw this handle I dont think. Its pretty cool! Sorry Im of no help.

 

[Doug D.]

Pieces of this shape and handle style were sold as sad iron heaters in the early 20th century, fitting across two adjacent stove eyes after the removal of a divider. They were sold in sizes to denote what diameter stove eyes they fit, normally 7, 8, and 9.

 

[Scott J.]

I've seen a couple of pieces like this. Doug, thanks for the info.

 

[Dave D]

Thanks Doug! Any idea who might have made it? Does it have any value?

 

[Doug D.]

I don't know that anyone actually collects them, but they are useful as griddles. As to maker, sad iron heaters were an accessory to a stove and as such were supplied by stove manufacturers, of which there were probably as many or more as those who just made hollowware.