#9 questions

[Thomas C.]

Hello all. I picked up this skillet over the weekend… Two questions. 1) the picture with the handle attach location to skillet. Best guess as a second or repair ? Would this be a concern for use ?2) any thoughts on manufacturer ? There is a #9 on top handle and a small 1 as a makers mark near handle on bottom of skillet. I do not see any other references on bottom. I do have some rust to get off, but I’m not holding out to much hope. Diameter is 11 3/8. Open for comments and other thoughts from those more knowledgeable. Thanks in advance.

 

[Doug D.]

Looks like whatever was used for the pattern was broken and repaired. There's really no welding iron with iron. An actual manufacturer wouldn't have done this.

 

[SeanD]

Looks like a hack job for sure. I probably wouldnt use it.

 

[Thomas C.]

Thanks for the comments. I didn’t expect good news. Bought it from auction with others. Overall… 2 BSRs, a Sidney and this one. I’m more than good across the lot. Most importantly, don’t want to invest the time in cleaning up. Thanks

 

[Jeffrey R.]

Back in the day it was not uncommon to use an older broken / damaged piece as a pattern for a mold, as Doug D. has stated. I have had a few pieces in the past that you can clearly see the Ghost Marks of the broken / damaged parts and, not show any real damage on the new piece.

You might be interested in this. https://www.castironcollector.com/forum/threads/crack-or-not.8737/#post-51002

Your 3rd photo shows the welding, along with a crack that would be clearly seen on the inside sidewall if if is / was the original piece. Look and feel the inside wall for a crack, if you do not find / see one it just may be as Doug D. stated.

I have seen and know a welder that can make a repair look like the piece was never repaired.

My Vote is to put it into the eTank and learn what you can.

 

[Thomas C.]

Thanks for the link… ingenuity and saving a buck all wrapped into one. I appreciate the info.