Antique gate-marked unknown #8 skillet. Est 1880's. Left single spout, heat ring bottom, w/ semi fancy handle Griswold PRICED TO SELL: This skillet

PRICED TO SELL: This skillet was left out in the elements for part of its early life which created a pitting

Used to make traditional "head cheese" if you are so inclined

While it‘s not perfect and priced to sell

Pitting can happen for a few reasons and this is likely from the actual pattern that has left the pits

Many patterns other than the Indian Logo were likely from Griswold‘s Erie patterns

Antique gate-marked unknown #8 skillet. Est 1880's. Left single spout, heat ring bottom, w/ semi fancy handle Griswold PRICED TO SELL: This skilletIf you're searching for some unique cast iron to add to your collection, consider adding this semi fancy handle, gate marked #8 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