ID my skillet

[FM Eggers]

Large N and gatemark on bottom of skillet, also 8 on handle.

 

[Doug D.]

These old bottom-gated pieces with no maker name are virtually impossible to ID. Single raised letters in that position normally indicate a foundryman marking his production for piecework payment.

See: www.castironcollector.com/unmarked.php#summary

 

[FM Eggers]

Thanks, Doug. I had read that link earlier. It does appear to be an older skillet.

 

[Doug D.]

Mid-1800s to ca. 1900.

 

[FM Eggers]

Thanks, nice find at an estate sale today.

 

[MikeLayton]

Mid-1800s to ca. 1900.

By the looks of the handle I’d have to agree