Nationals

[CPorter]

Just wondering if anyone had any information on Nationals. I have 2 #9 s that I bought for 10 bucks each and they have different markings and are noticeably different in weight.
For some reason I really like these skillets and want to know more about them and would like to narrow down the dates of each marking.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bday06041975/10110995713/in/set-72157636235710784

 

[Doug D.]

The red book distinguishes between two variations of upper arc marked Nationals-- one with smaller letters 1914-1920, and one with larger letters 1920s-30s, although yours with the smaller letters do not appear to be as small as those on the example shown.

 

[CPorter]

With so many variations it can be difficult to collect an identically matched set, the blue book shows a star beneath the letters, and of course the dual logo national/wagner ware. That's four I know about, and you say that my small lettered national does not exactly match the one in the red book so maybe five variations. Do you know of any more?
Thanks for narrowing down the dates for me, I like to tag my CI so dates are important to me. I really need to get the red book.

 

[John C.]

I have #9 with the star dead center instead of under the the letters like in the rb.It is one of our best users.Very light and just the right size for us.

 

[CPorter]

Found a number 8 National Star today for 10 bucks, very happy about it.