OT - Any cast iron cookware buffs know anything about this piece?

She Mate Me

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Are there any markings on the bottom other than the 3 on the handle?

Is that a confederate flag image in the bottom of the pan?
 
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Are there any markings on the bottom other than the 3 on the handle?

Is that a confederate flag image in the bottom of the pan?
I have also wondered if that is supposed to be a Confederate flag, but I don't know. If it is, there's not much detail. But if it is, there is a greater chance this is a much older piece. From the pic of the bottom I posted there is one mark, but I don't know if it is stamped or wear from previous use.
 

baddawggy

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In the early 1900's there were 3 companies who specialized in custom engraved cast iron skillets which i believe this was. They were Birmingham-Wagner-Griswald. Both Birmingham and Griswald specialized in the more square or odd shaped skillets. the Value is between $125-200 or higher for a collector.
 

baddawggy

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it would have been extremely rare for a confederate flag design to be put on a cast iron skillet pre-1870's. also the iron would have been thinner, and the Pitino would be much more defined.
 

RocketDawg

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Could be an Alabama flag since there are no stars.

I don't see a 3 on the handle.

You could always send an email with pictures to the cast iron factory in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee. It's just across the Alabama/Tenn border west of Chattanooga on I-24.
 
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Could be an Alabama flag since there are no stars.

I don't see a 3 on the handle.

You could always send an email with pictures to the cast iron factory in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee. It's just across the Alabama/Tenn border west of Chattanooga on I-24.
Thanks, Rocket. There is a 3 on the underside of the handle.