Vintage Unmarked Griswold's Victor No 7 (754) Cast Iron Skillet Ex Restored Cond

This is an early (c1900) unmarked Victor number 7 (754) cast iron skillet. The "Unmarked" Victor cast iron series was produced by the Griswold Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania, primarily from the late 1890s through the 1930s. These pans were cast thinner and smoother, making them significantly lighter than standard marked Griswold cookware. The cooking surface has light utensil scores and very fine patches of etching from corrosion. These are undetectable as you glide your fingers over a glass smooth surface.

Two sheets of printer paper slipped under one side of the pan stops movement on a polished granite surface. No chips, cracks or repairs and does not spin. Test for flatness of skillet. With the skillet 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 was stripped down to bare metal using collector approved lye bath and electrolysis treatments. This process ensures the removal of all residue from previous use making it safe to use once more. The item is lightly seasoned with one round of Crisco at 450 for 1 hour.

This item was photographed in very bright light to highlight fine details. Under these lighting conditions, items may take on a brown color.

Items are much darker under normal light. Photos are part of the item's description. Please use them for a clearer understanding of items' overall condition. If you have any questions, please let me know.