Rare! 1890's Griswold ERIE 2nd Series #7 Skillet with Heat Ring and Maker's Mark Shield! Restored and Ready to Use! frying pan There's some reddish hue to

There's some reddish hue to it from the previous owner leaving it in a high heat (most likely campfire waffles) and some mold shifting on the base handle

It‘s a beautiful piece

Chicago Hardware Foundry was only around for a few decades in total

and in later versions were converted to the rounded handles

For reference

Rare! 1890's Griswold ERIE 2nd Series #7 Skillet with Heat Ring and Maker's Mark Shield! Restored and Ready to Use! frying pan There's some reddish hue toIf you want a skillet that lives in rarified air, this would be one of them. Griswold made Erie skillets are the earliest versions of the brand, made in the VERY early 1900s. Early makers made their skillets by hand, and the very first Erie skillets were marked by makers with flowers, shields, and even a nautical anchor. This SHIELD mark is so unique and hard to find, you do not want to miss this. It sits flat and does not spin so perfect for all cook