Seems as though I spend more time asking for help rather than helping others. Went to a shop I haven't been to in a while today and found this cast iron pan marked THE FAVORITE all caps and block lettering. The number 9 is at 6 o'clock. Pan is smooth inside (small amount of surface rust) light weight, thin walled and heat ring. I am thinking it may be the work of an individual since I can not find anything in our CIC base nor in the BB. I paid $19 for it so I'm not out a bunch of money. Is this the work of a handyman or something I want to hang on the wall someday? See attached photos.
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The Favorite
- Thread starter MDFraley
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Re: The favorite
Thanks Doug...Never even thought about looking there. So it appears it's a keeper after all according to the production dates. Never thought it to be dated back that far based on the appearance. Will have to run it thru the e-tank and a season or two to see how she shines. May be the best $20 I ever spent.
Thanks Doug...Never even thought about looking there. So it appears it's a keeper after all according to the production dates. Never thought it to be dated back that far based on the appearance. Will have to run it thru the e-tank and a season or two to see how she shines. May be the best $20 I ever spent.
Tony Gilliam
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MD, Great find. Interesting note, The Columbus Hollow Ware Co. used prison labor to make these skillets. I've had my eyes out for one for a while now. I would like to give it to my sister who is a prison guard.
Tony
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Finally got my #9 "THE FAVORITE" skillet cleaned and seasoned and it turned out just fine.
Was going to post it one the Show & Tell but since I already had this post started just decided to do it here.
Also found an additional link regarding the Columbus Hollowware Co. regarding the prison labor's used to make these skillets.
Here is the link I forgot to add..
http://www.genealogybug.net/ohio_alhn/institutions/ohpen.htm
Was going to post it one the Show & Tell but since I already had this post started just decided to do it here.
Also found an additional link regarding the Columbus Hollowware Co. regarding the prison labor's used to make these skillets.
Here is the link I forgot to add..
http://www.genealogybug.net/ohio_alhn/institutions/ohpen.htm
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Sharon Shuman
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Thanks for the pictures and link to Ohio prison info. A beautiful pan!
Isn't that what we're here for? To help!
And being as I've never seen one of these in the wild, I've never had a need to look it up, I would have assumed Favorite Stove & Range as well. So by you asking about it, I've learned something as well. Thanks!
I'm often humbled by what I don't know about cast iron, brands, markings, etc.