Griswold Cast Iron #8 Large Block Logo Skillet - Cleaned and Seasoned

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Griswold Cast Iron #8 Large Block Logo Skillet - Cleaned and SeasonedThis large logo #8 Griswold skillet has been cleaned and lightly seasoned. All the nasty baked on crud and carbon buildup have been cleaned off which leaves you with a nice piece for use. It is ready to join your cooking staff the day it is received. It sits flat on a hard surface without any wobble but there is a very slight upward bow to the bottom inside cooking surface of about 1/16 th of an inch. This skillet was originally made sometime between 1930 and 1939. It is 10 ½" across without the pour spouts and 2" deep. With the handle it is 15 ¼" long. There is pitting on the exterior bottom in the logo that can be seen in the pictures.The back of the skillet is marked:Cast Iron Skillet8Griswold logo in a double circle - 3 ¼" acrossErie PA., U.S.A.704 PThere is an 8 at the base of the handle on the front. The inside cooking surface is super smooth to the feel with no holes but there is extremely shallow pin point type pitting and utensil marks throughout that is under the seasoning. This can be seen but not felt. There are no chips, cracks, breaks, rust, or repairs to the piece. There are the usual discoloration and utensil marks from years of use and age. It rings like a bell when tapped with a wooden spoon.I clean all of my cast iron back to the original gun metal gray casting or as close as I can. This way it has no residue or contaminants from previous use or storage. The new owner can use with confidence in their safety. I only season with three coats of solid vegetable shortening in the oven for about ten hours. This is why my cast iron does not appear black but is amber brown in color. It usually has a dark brown color. You could perhaps say it has been restored as close as possible to its original condition. There is a possibility that some of what I refer to as shallow pin point pitting is actually original to the casting.I do no oil my cast iron so they show better for the pictures. I do not put my cast iron in a smoker to get it black or paint it black. I do not put varnish on the inside cooking surface to make it appear glass shiny and smooth! I prefer to list as many flaws as I can see, find, or think. I want the buyer to be informed and pleased upon arrival.All of our cast iron cookware pictures are taken outside in the natural light. We try never to use a flash to obscure the surfaces or enhance them. We don't like looking into a 'black hole' for a picture of the skillet or pot and don't imagine that you do either. We give you full pictures of the top and bottom and not just a small section of what I want you to see. I always feel like something is being hidden behind the black hole or to the surrounding area of the one small section. If you need additional information, please send a message.And now for the not so fine print:1. I am always glad to combine shipping whenever possible and the cost is based on the total weight of the package plus a confirmation slip. We make every attempt to ship within 48 hours of payment being received. This does not include Saturdays or Sundays. We only ship to the confirmed address recorded by E-Bay and Paypal. All payments must be received within 7 days. All non paying bidders will be reported to E-Bay.2. I apologize in advance, but due to Trust and Safety concerns, I respond only to questions and inquiries sent through the eBay message system. All messages sent directly to my email are deleted unopened.3. I pack with care and after it leaves my care I can not be held responsible for the length of time it takes for the delivery of the item. We pack all cast iron pieces in the method recommended by the Griswold Cast Iron Association. I try very hard to have my pictures with enough light to show the item I am selling. I do not like dark pictures that hide defects and problems and try very hard to show the buyer what they are purchasing.4. All sales are considered final. When we say that an... read more

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