Mystery skillet

[Rick Hunter]

Bought this skillet on Craigslist and from the pics thought it was an ERIE. Patina was so bad I couldn't figure out what it was. After a day in the lye tub....it came out with very few identifying marks on the back. The one unique mark was the letter "B" on the lower rear bottom handle. Am pretty good at figuring out pans but this one has me stumped!! Any ideas?

 

[Rick Hunter]

Here is a closer look at the "B mark."

 

[Doug D.]

I think most would call that unmarked older Wagner.

 

[Rick Hunter]

Thanks Doug. Am curious...What is the significance of the "B." Is it a pattern number? Just curious for future "hunt" info.

 

[Doug D.]

It would have to have been in the pattern. Molder's marks are raised (since they are stamped into the sand).

 

[Sharon Shuman]

By the bye, I've noticed many Wagner pieces have the letters impressed into handles, and sometimes also on the pan bottom. This one was a puzzle to me until I saw the close-up of the handle--that teardrop shape is very familiar. (Living in Indiana, Wagner and Favorite items are common.)