Antique gate-marked unknown #7 skillet. Est 1880's. Left single spout, heat ring bottom, w/ fancy handle. old_waffle_iron It will not affect roasting

It will not affect roasting in the least

It seems that for a brief period of time there was a foundry (as opposed to being made in another facility like Griswold or Wagner on their behalf) that was owned by two brothers in Chicago during the early 1900's

which is a popular one in our household

the 2nd variation (Griswold front

Other than that it is beautiful and ready for its second life

Antique gate-marked unknown #7 skillet. Est 1880's. Left single spout, heat ring bottom, w/ fancy handle. old_waffle_iron It will not affect roastingIf you're searching for some unique cast iron to add to your collection, consider adding this semi fancy handle, gate marked #7 skillet. The single left pour spout is reminiscent of patterns in the 1880's. It sits flat so its perfect for any cook surface. Background on Gate Marking: Gate marking is a term used in describing pieces that were cast prior to very early 1900, when gate mark casting became obsolete. Many foundries during this time are