NTM Popover Pan

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JenniferM

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I wanted to add one of these to my collection, and read that it's important that it have holes between the cups vs a solid surface so the popovers properly rise and "pop over", so I found & bought this "primitive" one. It measures 11" x 7.5".

Still to be stripped & cleaned (going to wait till I have a few so I can do them all at one time), but curious if anyone knows anything about this particular pan. It seems & feels really quite old. Any ideas? Mind you, I am not "collecting"to display or resell, rather, I use what I have. I just like knowing about the history/origin of any antiquey things I buy. Pictures below showing the markings.

Thank you, in advance!

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Doug D. said:
The B would be consistent with Wagner's gem and muffin pan marking conventions. I have not seen, however, a confirmed Wagner with that type of handle nor the No. 10 marking, which, while many others did, Wagner did not use.

http://www.castironcollector.com/gems.php#wagner
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I think that is it. I assume you meant No. 01 (vs 10)? I did find this one that sold on eBay, also identifying it as a Wagner, and it's an identical pan. In the link you shared, it notes the B with and without cutouts. Mind is cut out between the cups and handle, so that makes sense. Thank you!
 
Foundrymen were often the ones who made the raised markings seen on pieces on the fly. If they didn't remember they were working in reverse, this is what happens. Pattern makers were sometimes guilty of it as well (even though they were not working in the reverse). #10 is the numbering used by many makers of this style of pan. Even with the B, I have not yet seen any positive proof this piece is Wagner.
 
I'm sorry, but I am confused Doug. The pan shows "NO" & "01". :confused:

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This style pan is commonly known as a #10 popover pan. I'm saying the person who made the pattern or the mold messed up. It should read NO 10. There would have been no reason to put a leading 0 on a pan numbered 1.
 
Doug D. said:
This style pan is commonly known as a #10 popover pan. I'm saying the person who made the pattern or the mold messed up. It should read NO 10. There would have been no reason to put a leading 0 on a pan numbered 1.
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Ahh I gotcha. :icon_thumbsup: So it's common to see these "01" error pans? Mine isn't some sort of single anomaly pan?
 
If on the pattern, many like it could exist, fewer if a mistake made in mold creation. BTW, the auction listing is also incorrect where it claims the B has to do with date of manufacture.
 
Doug D. said:
If on the pattern, many like it could exist, fewer if a mistake made in mold creation. BTW, the auction listing is also incorrect where it claims the B has to do with date of manufacture.
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Thank you for explaining that. I need a "cast iron for dummies" book. :biggrin:

Any ideas as to possible age?
 
I have the same exact pan, purchased in Georgia. It certainly does have a very old look and feel to it. Another mystery I guess...
 
Thank you Doug!

JBPoole said:
I have the same exact pan, purchased in Georgia. It certainly does have a very old look and feel to it. Another mystery I guess...
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Does yours also have that little bump of metal on the one handle like in the picture I posted above? I spent time tonight scouring it down with SOS pads, and it almost looks like a little heart or something.
 
Jennifer, I will let you know tomorrow as the pan is at my office. Everyone keeps some cast iron at their office, right? You never know when you might need a corn pone pan or something... :-P
 
No, mine does not have the little bump on it. I'm guessing that yours could be a small casting flaw???

Maybe you could post a picture to include popovers. Still thinking about your pork chops... :tasty:
 
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