New here with my first piece, 3B

[Danny Hughey]

Ive been collecting antiques for some time now but never really got into the cast iron stuff. I was looking today for a #3 just for daily use not to mention its small enough to put up. Never found anything I liked today however I went by my mothers after and started talking. She went into the kitchen and brought me this, it was my grandmothers who has long passed and now its mine. I know its not rare or anything but its my first piece and will more than likely be my favorite just because of whos it was. Like I said in mew and have no idea who made this or about when it was made. I know I need to clean it and season it again before I use it but does anyone have some info on this?

 

[Doug D.]

Birmingham Stove & Range Co. The markings are those of their "Red Mountain" series of the 1930s-40s, but the small pour spouts tend to indicate they may have transitioned to their "Century" series-- whose production ushered in their switch to automated casting-- before they changed their marking style to that which is commonly associated with the later series. BSRs are considered fine "user" pans, but do not command much in the way of collector interest or value.

See:

http://www.castironcollector.com/unmarked.php

http://www.castironcollector.com/birmingham.php

 

[Danny Hughey]

Thanks for that info, exactly what I was looking for. I would have never figured that out from a letter and a number. Now lets see what else I can find that's around that was hers

 

[Adrienne Low]

Hi I just bought a 7 L skillet that looks exactly like yours but larger, I think - haven't figured out how to post photos yet!

Could anyone tell me if $23 is a good price for a 1930-40's BSR skillet?