I haven't had much luck... numbers?

[JoeAsh]

I am curious how cast iron pans were numbered. I first thought it was the size (#8 = 8 inches) but after measuring, I was wrong. I haven't had much luck finding any information about it online. Perhaps I am not searching the right terms?

 

[Doug D.]

We have a page for just that: http://www.castironcollector.com/numbers.php

 

[JoeAsh]

Thanks Doug!