Cast iron appreciation thread

[foshizzle]

Bought this awhile back at a swap meet cause it looked cool. Still don’t know how to use it. It has a wood handle so don’t think it can be used safely on a BBQ. It’s a Wagner Ware Sidney. O. 1350



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I never saw that before. I looked up this CI and found it is a Wagner Ware Broiler  NO. 1350. Circa early 1900’s.  Nice save! One on eBay now...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wagner-Ware-Sydney-O-1350-Cast-Iron-Broiler-VERY-NICE/253994366961?hash=item3b233e77f1:g:flkAAOSw8Vtb9skQ

Thanks for the info. Haven’t seen anything on the internet to know how it was used. The wood handle is what makes it confusing since the “broiler” can’t be used in an oven.


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Maybe it was to be used on an old wood stove on one of the eyes?  That way it would work similar to a grill with direct exposure to the fire while the handle part is protected?  Just a guess.


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Could never figure it out but that makes complete sense.  Your a genius!!


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[Vinnybaggadonuts]

Grilled Pecan Pie in a Sidney O Wagner.

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Care to share that recipe?
Looks really good!!!

It does look good!!!!


Vinny

[greenweb]

Few of them in action.

[MTW524]

A very good reason to stick with CI:

https://nypost.com/2018/12/05/nonstick-frying-pans-can-make-your-penis-smaller-study-says/?utm_source=FCFacebook&utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=SocialFlow

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[Travis]

A very good reason to stick with CI:

https://nypost.com/2018/12/05/nonstick-frying-pans-can-make-your-penis-smaller-study-says/?utm_source=FCFacebook&utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=SocialFlow

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At the bottom of the article is said not to use your iPhone to “measure up.” Lucky for me, someone had laid their phone down next to me so I just used theirs.


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[Al b que]

Found this old Skillet at my mother's house. Has 609 @ 8w on bottom we are unusual Ridge in the middle. Anyone know anything about this skillet?

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[vwengguy]

I can’t help with the number .. but the thingy in the middle is a Gate mark... from where the liquid cast iron flowed into the mold when it was made.
I would put it in the oven on self clean and go to town on it and re-season it!
That gate mark was not important way back then because you would take the ring out of the wood burning stove and the pan would have nothing under it. You could grind a little of it off to make it sit better on your newer stove... or just use it on your grill and enjoy it!


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[Al b que]

Thanks for the info I have also heard it referred to as a break mark from we're breaking out of the mold

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[stubblebum]

The method of production that resulted in gate marks was pretty much gone sometime in the 1890's.

[Al b que]

Here is photos of cast iron found while cleaning house.

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[Al b que]

Oops sorry double post[emoji482]

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[Jan M.]

My first thought was „oh a Griswold skillet“ because of the appearance of the handle and the 609 number but I’m missing the „Griswold cross“ at the bottom.

Maybe you can ask lodge for support, maybe they know something?
It‘s worth a try!


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[noreaster]

Post a picture of the skillet on the   facebook group cast iron identification. Someone there will know.
Plus I would not put that in self cleaning oven or fire as that can damage it

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[Vinnybaggadonuts]

Easy off, let it sit 24hrs, repeat ‘til clean...


Vinny

[noreaster]

What Vinny said. I would add use yellow cap with lye

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