Two Wagner Sidney-O-Skillets, Different Handles

[MarilynM]

I recently purchased two Wagner Sidney-O-Skillets at a flea market. One was a #5, the second one was a #6. I have cleaned both with lye solution and in the process noticed the #6 skillet does not have the typical triangle design where the handle meets the pan. Can anyone tell me if this is a transition piece from the earlier Wagner designs, circa dates, or anything else as to why the skillets being both Sidney-O skillets have different handles?
Thanks for any help

 

[Doug D.]

The one with the rib could have been a pattern that was modified from an older heat ringed pattern. By the font of the catalog numbers, these were both from the same general time period, later in the Wagner smooth bottom skillet time frame of 1935-1959.

 

[MarilynM]

Thank you Doug. Would the skillet with the ribbed handle be worth any less or more than the traditional handles from the 1935-1959 period?

 

[Doug D.]

A quick browse of WWSO #6 skillets on eBay reveals most (if not all) have the unblended reinforcement rib handle.

 

[MarilynM]

Thank you