Mini Lodge

[Johan Maree]

I purchased this HUGE skillet yesterday. When I saw it I visualized a 16oz T-bone sizzling away and, as you will notice in the picture at the bottom, it holds a whole chicken!

(Total length is 6" and the inside measurement is 3⅜")

 

[Johan Maree]

As a complete novice I have a question. I cannot find information about the exact markings on this tiny skillet: LODGE 1 USA MS. Can someone explain, please?

 

[Doug D.]

The 1 is a gang mold identifier. Small pieces are typically cast in multiples on the same match plate, with each individual pattern on it having a unique identifying mark (and perhaps one with no mark). These are seen with numbers as high as 7, 8 and 9. Match plates in an automated molding line are all the same size, so if patterns for 9 small pieces can be made to fit on a plate the same size that a #14 skillet's does, then it makes sense efficiency-wise to do so. The MS = Mini Skillet.

 

[Johan Maree]

My thanks, Doug D.

 

[SeanD]

I have one of those too. Kinda like unusable, but still cool! I have an ashtray skillet too, about the same size.

 

[Scott J.]

I have an ashtray (01AT) and mini skillet too. I usually forget about them since they hang just out of sight when working at the kitchen counter. I see the mini skillet is still on the Lodge website but didn't see the ashtray.

 

[SeanD]

They may not sell the ashtray anymore. Im not sure, but with smoking being so looked down upon, it very well could be? I like mine. I use it too.

 

[Scott J.]

I don't think either of our minis have ever been used. They were probably bought because they are cute.

 

[ChuckP]

Lodge made the toys in several sizes.

https://imgur.com/a/kxIfobA

 

[SeanD]

Thats a great little set you have there. Nice!