The cooking surface has utensil scores and patches of etching from corrosion. These are nearly undetectable as you glide your fingers over a very smooth surface. Four sheets of printer paper slipped under one edge on the bottom stops movement on a granite surface. No chips, cracks or repairs and does not spin. Test for flatness of of the item.
With the item resting on a polished granite surface, press down all along the top rim searching for movement. If movement is found, slip pieces of printer paper under one edge of the until pot stops moving. This item is from an old collection and was cleaned and seasoned, then stored for many years. Because item was stored for many years, there may be spots of light surface rust. This can generally be washed away then re-seasoned before use. This item is photographed in very bright light to highlight fine details. Under these lighting conditions, item may take on a brown color. Item is much darker under normal light. Photos are part of the items description. Please use them for a clearer understanding of the items overall condition. The item "Vintage Griswold No 7 Cast Iron Dutch Oven Restored Conition" is in sale since Friday, March 5, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Kitchenware\Cookware\Cast Iron".The seller is "emahge" and is located in Grass Valley, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.