ID umarked cast iron griddle

[DaniJ]

Hello - I'm new here, but not new to cast iron. I fell in love with my first dutch oven, and now have over 30 pieces!
I am trying to assess the approximate value of my estate, and have several pieces of cast iron that I can not find anything like them online. First of all is this griddle.
Notable features are: the handle hole is rounded, not pointed, The handle is rounded and smooth - no creases or edges in the design. The edges of the griddle are flared, not straight, the number 9 is on the handle, not the bottom, The bottom has only the works 10 1/4 INCH GRIDDLE and far below that is an upside down letter V.
I would appreciate any help you can give me in identifying this piece! Thank you so much!

Edit: I just found something promising: It looks just like this wagner one listed on EBAY but I dont' trust E-bay to get the details right, and I'm wondering what someone can tell me about my 'V" and the ebay sellers 'X" on the bottom. What does that mean?

Vintage Unmarked 10-1/4 Wagner Ware Cast Iron Griddle #9 Stamped “X” Round USA! | eBay

<p>Great pan!</p><p>Has some light surface rust underneath.</p><p>Does have a very slight rock.</p><p>Could be easily re-seasoned, used as is, or a great display piece.</p><br /><p>Another quality and lasting product MADE RIGHT HERE IN THE USA! 🇺🇸</p><br /><p>Please check out our eBay store and...

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[Doug D.]

The V (more likely a misformed A) and the X are pattern identifiers. The griddle was made by Wagner after the company that owned it at the time had also acquired Griswold. The pattern used was a re-purposed Griswold. The piece could have been sold labeled either Wagner or Griswold. The lack of a "Made In USA" inscription places it early 1960s.

Wagner Manufacturing Co. - The Cast Iron Collector: Information for The Vintage Cookware Enthusiast

The Cast Iron Collector: Information for the Vintage Cookware Enthusiast. Notable US cast iron cookware manufacturers: Wagner

www.castironcollector.com

 

[DaniJ]

Thank you SO MUCH! That explains why it had so many similarities to the Griswold ones - but wasn't quite it.

 

[Scott J.]

I have one just like it except mine has 2 of "X" rather than an "X" and an "A".