Very Rare #4 Griswold Cast Iron Bbq Skillet 669-a- 3-holed Handle See Details

Griswold #4 Skillet (Pattern 669). With a three-hole handle is a highly collectible and rare variant often referred to by collectors as a. This is the most distinct feature, containing three circular holes rather than the standard single teardrop or oval opening. These are sometimes called "cooling holes". The underside is marked with pattern number.

Often followed by a mold letter such as. These pans are often found.

(lacking the Griswold cross logo) but are identified as Griswold products by the specific pattern number. A #4 skillet typically has a top diameter of approximately. These pans are generally dated to the. Some other research indicates production is closer to 1930s for this "smooth bottomed" one noting that the earlier ones had heat rings. The three-hole handle style was only produced in sizes.

Making them significantly harder to find than standard Griswold skillets. While the exact reason for the three holes is debated, they are frequently called "BBQ skillets, " suggesting they may have been intended for use over open flames or grills where the handle needed extra cooling. PLEASE REVIEW ALL PICTURES AND DETAILS CAREFULLY. MESSAGE ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT THE LISTING. ALL PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM.