Vollrath Ware Marked Set #4 #9 Very Nice Vintage Cast Iron Skillet Set

Vollrath Ware Marked Vintage Cast Iron Skillet Set. Item: Vollrath Ware Skillets #4 - #9. Circa: 1884 - 1950's (believe to all be about 1930's timeframe). Location: Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Founder: Jacob J.

1844 - Jacob Vollrath completes iron molder's apprenticeship in Germany, emigrates to USA. 1853 - Vollrath's family moves to Sheboygan, Wisconsin. 1876 - Vollrath and son perfect cast iron enameling process. 1884 - Company renamed Jacob J. 1906 - Jacob Vollrath's widow dies, company is divided among his heirs. 1912 - Name changed to Vollrath Company. 1940s - Manufacturing capacity diverted to wartime production. 1950s - Enamel ware discontinued. 1960s - Cast iron production ceased. Description: Up for your consideration is a very nice set of marked Vollrath Ware skillets #4 - #9. Cleaned and seasoned, all have great cooking surfaces with little utensil marks , and sit flat.

Little to no bottom pitting across the lot. All are in great vintage condition.

Perfect for your collection to display or use. Includes: #4 Marked, #5 Marked, #6 Marked, #7 Marked, #8 Marked, #9 Marked. Please Note: There is a vertical cast line on the #8, and #9 by the handle that may be misconstrued as a crack, however this is not the case. You can tell by looking at the top rim and the inside that there are no cracks. Guaranteed to be authentic vintage Vollrath cast iron cookware, which is lighter in weight than the new cast iron.

The craftsmanship, quality, and pride from this era has been lost. Cleaning : I clean all of my cast iron back to the original metal gray casting or as close as I can with electrolysis, and elbow grease.

I perform all my cleaning without the used of any power tools to buff or polish beautifully vintage cast iron. This removes residue, caked on grease, or contaminants from previous use or storage. The new owner can use with confidence in their safety.

I season with three coats of solid vegetable shortening in the oven for about 6-9 hours. My cast iron does not appear black, but rather a dark bronze. Perhaps you can say it has been restored as close as possible to its original condition. All the nasty baked on crud and carbon buildup have been cleaned off which leaves you with a nice piece for use. It is ready to be included in your cooking rotation the day it is received. I do not oil my cast iron so to look better for the pictures. I do not varnish, paint, or smoke my cast iron on the inside cooking surface to make it appear shiny and smooth! I will list flaws that are worth noting, or not visible in the pictures. My pictures will have sufficient light to show, and not hide defects and/or problems. The pictures listed are to be considered as part of the description. Therefore you are encouraged to review them, and ask any questions. Again, the pictures are to be considered as part of the description, so please review all pictures. · We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

The item "Vollrath Ware Marked Set #4 #9 Very Nice Vintage Cast Iron Skillet Set" is in sale since Saturday, July 09, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Kitchenware\Cookware\Cast Iron". The seller is "beach2blizzard" and is located in North Tonawanda, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.