Unmarked cast iron, Let's see who knows their stuff.

[John Damico]

Please help me find out who is the likely maker and year it was built. A little background story, I purchased this with a single notch lodge and an old, marked Wagner. The cast has Imperfections around the mold, the sides, and inside the skillet. No markings on the back just heat ring. Also, A raised 8 on the handle. Any idea you believe who makes it?

 

[Don Tener]

I don't know but it looks European to me. I have an old one from Denmark with a raised number like that.

 

[Doug D.]

What's known as SMS - Southern Mystery Skillet.

See: https://www.castironcollector.com/unmarked.php#misc

 

[John Damico]

good job Doug, I believe you may be correct. The skillet weighs nice and light 4lb and cooks well. Do we have any time frame these types of skillets were made?

 

[Doug D.]

A question that knowing who made them would do much to help answer. Characteristics like small pour lips and distinct handle reinforcement and ridge feel late 1800s-ish. Overall pan shape with inset heat ring more early 1900s-ish.