Pristine Lodge Cast Iron Chicken Fryer #8 + Lid, 3 Notch Ring, 10.25, 1945-55

Pristine Vintage Unbranded Lodge #8 Chicken Fryer & Drip Lid, 3 Notch Heat Ring, 10.25, 1945-55. Condition: This is a Collectors Grade Unbranded Lodge #8 Deep Chicken Fryer cast iron pan, with its characteristic 3 notch heat ring on the bottom. This set shows no indication of use. It sits flat and has a beautifully smooth cooking surface.

The underside of the drip lid is pristine (these often accumulate cooking grease build up). The only mark on its pan bottom is an incised run letter "U". The Drip Lid has characteristic protrusions plus the numeral 8, a run number 7, and the diameter 10 1/4.

To tip of handle, depth 3 in. I have said often that finding these perfect vintage sets in pristine condition is getting harder and harder. They are perfect in any kitchen. This is the perfect size and type cast iron pan to roast a chicken, make deep dish pizza, cook a big meatloaf, pan fry fish, bake bread, and many other basic kitchen dishes. This Pristine Vintage Lodge Chicken Fryer #8 Chicken Fryer, 3 Notch Heat Ring, 10.25 in.

Diameter, was most likely made between 1945 and 1955. This timeframe is based on the identifying characteristic of having a "3 notch" heat ring and only an incised size number 8, which was common during this period.

Lodge produced 3-notch skillets over several decades, with variations in markings indicating different production periods.