Antique 1800s Gate Marked Cast Iron Deep Skillet Saucepan Unmarked USA Restored. This is an authentic 1800s antique cast iron deep skillet/saucepan featuring a classic teardrop handle and prominent gate mark on the underside, a hallmark of 19th-century hand-poured iron cookware.
The piece is unmarked, as was common for the era, and was likely produced by one of many regional American foundries before the adoption of modern side-pour casting methods in the early 1900s. It has been cleaned, seasoned, and is ready for both display and everyday cooking. This form works perfectly for stews, sauces, deep frying, or baking.Collectors will appreciate its historical value and craftsmanship, while cooks will enjoy its even heat retention and durability. Overall diameter (rim to rim): 10 1? Gate marked bottom - pre-1900s manufacturing method. Teardrop handle with ridge detail. Deep skillet / saucepan hybrid form.
Unmarked - typical of early American production. Condition: No cracks or major pitting; sits flat. Ready to use or display.