Help Identifying Maker of an Old #10 Muffin/Biscuit Pan

[Mark Wagner]

Hi all. Newbie here. I recently came upon an old #10 Muffin/Biscuit Pan with grab handles that I don't see matching any other pans I found online. Maybe I haven't looked hard enough, but was hoping someone here can help me identify it and let me know if it is something special or common. I seasoned it to bring it back to useability. Thanks much for any insights!

 

[Doug D.]

Usually, the gem and muffin pans seen with blank depressions in the tops of the handles like this one are copies of Waterman or R&E Mfg. pans. But a Waterman #10 has curved handles, so no help there. Whoever made it, it appears competently cast, meaning no sloppy bottom-gating like most quick buck copies. More:

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[Mark Wagner]

I reviewed all the Gem & Muffin Pan reference and found no match. I do wonder as opposed to a copy... might this be a very early version by a known maker? It does strike me as quite old. Hoping someone in the forum might recognize this piece... the open structure with straight handles and "10 - " marking, 11 tapered-sided, flat-bottomed round cups arranged 4-3-4. Weights 5.1 lbs. (81.65 oz.). I've added 2 additional pics taken prior to seasoning.