Vollrath #8 Vintage Restored Cast Iron Dutch Oven 3-Piece (Base, Trivet, Lid)

Product Identification This is a superior, fully restored vintage Vollrath #8 Cast Iron Dutch Oven 3-Piece Set, complete with the base pot, original trivet, and lid. This fantastic set features a smooth bottom, a sturdy bail handle, integrated side handles on the pot, and a loop handle on the lid. All three pieces (pot bottom, lid top, and trivet) are marked with the size "No 8".

This is a versatile and highly sought-after complete set, perfect for campfire cooking, baking, roasting, and stews. Physical Condition This 3-piece Dutch oven set is in excellent restored condition.

All pieces are free from cracks or repairs. As demonstrated in the video and confirmed by the ratings, the Dutch oven base sits perfectly flat with no spin or wobble, making it suitable for any cooking surface, including glass or induction. The interior cooking surface shows some signs of its long history with minor pitting but remains in great shape for cooking.

The exterior surfaces are fantastic. Its condition ratings are: Crack Condition [5], Spin Condition [5], Wobble Condition [5], Interior Surface Condition [4], and Exterior Surface Condition [5].

Please review all the pictures and the video carefully to appreciate its fine condition. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any specific questions.

Crack Condition: [5] Perfect: Absolutely no evidence of any cracks, past or present. Spin Condition: [5] Perfect: The skillet is perfectly flat and has no spin whatsoever. It sits dead-flat on any smooth, flat surface. Wobble Condition: [5] Perfect: Sits perfectly stable, no movement. Interior Surface Condition: [4] Excellent: A few isolated, pin-prick size pits, scratches, and/or flea-bites on the cooking surface that are barely noticeable and do not affect cooking performance. Exterior Surface Condition: [5] Perfect: The exterior surfaces (sides, bottom, handle) are uniformly smooth with absolutely no visible pitting, scratches, and/or flea-bites. Approximate Diameter (Pot): 10.5 inches. Approximate Depth/Height (Pot): 4.5 inches. Approximate Height (Set with Lid): 6.5 inches (including lid handle). Restoration Process Overview This piece has been meticulously restored to bring it back to its original glory.

(1) Lye Bath: The item was submerged in a 1M (Molar) Sodium Hydroxide bath to strip away all old seasoning and carbon buildup. (2) Hydrolysis: It then underwent electrolysis at 10 Amperes (A) for thorough rust removal, reaching every pore of the iron. (3) Triple Oven Seasoning: Finally, it was seasoned three times with Flaxseed Oil, creating a durable and beautiful protective finish.

Founded in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in the 1870s, produced high-quality cast iron alongside their more famous enameled wares. Vollrath cast iron is known for its durable, quality castings, often featuring smooth cooking surfaces. Pieces marked only with a size number, like this "No 8" set, are generally dated to the period from the 1920s to the 1940s or possibly into the 1950s. Finding a complete 3-piece Dutch oven set (pot, original trivet, and lid) from this era, especially in such excellent, flat condition, is uncommon and highly prized by both collectors and users. Complete 3-Piece Set: Includes the #8 Dutch oven base, original #8 trivet, and original #8 lid. Versatile Cooker: Perfect for roasting, baking bread, stews, soups, deep frying, and campfire cooking. Excellent Condition: Beautifully restored, sits perfectly flat, ready for any cooktop or oven.

Collectible: A fantastic example of vintage Vollrath cookware with all original matching components. Heirloom Quality: A durable piece of American-made cast iron built to last generations. Made in USA: A genuine piece of Wisconsin manufacturing history.

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