NICE Chicago Hardware Foundry shops (CHF) Diamond-8 Cast Iron Skillet, Vintage Cookware, Antique Skillet, Fry Pan, Camp Skillet

This is a nice Diamond 8 cast iron skillet made by Chicago Hardware Foundry. CHF manufactured the “Number in Diamond” marks on their cast iron pans after they acquired the patterns from Favorite Stove and Range in 1933. It has a factory milled cook surface and features a heat ring. The cook surface has some very tiny/shallow pitting, but it shouldn't affect the overall performance of the pan. This is a must-have for any cast iron collection. This is shops a nice sized skillet good for cooking any number of dishes, or you can even use it to bake a loaf of bread or a small cast iron pizza! This skillet is used but in very good condition! There are no cracks or major flaws. It does exhibit a spin when placed on a flat surface, which is not unusual for a pan of this age. This skillet has been fully stripped and re-seasoned with grape seed oil, and it is ready to use! With proper care, cast iron can last for generations, and often they become cherished family heirlooms. This also makes a wonderful gift for any occasion!

Product Information:
Weight: 4 lb 0.6 oz
Size: No. 8 skillet, approx. 10 1/8” diameter pan with a 8 3/4” cook surface
Measures approx. 15 1/4” x 11 5/8” x 2 1/4” including the spouts and handle

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Our cast iron is fully stripped, cleaned, seasoned and ready to use! Depending on the condition of the piece, we use a lye bath to strip the old seasoning off of the pan, and an electrolysis bath to remove rust. Then it is double re-seasoned on the outside with triple seasoning on the cooking surface. We only use grapeseed oil, which provides a wonderful finish for those wishing to avoid animal-based products (vegetarian friendly). Smoother pieces will show a shine on some of the images or appear wet. This is due to multiple seasonings and the temperature they are seasoned at. It's important to note that antique cast iron cookware is used, and pieces generally show wear marks such as minor utensil scratches which are testament to years of household cooking. Our restoration allows the immediate use of the cast iron, but proper care after purchase helps ensure the piece will continue to perform well and last for generations to come!

*Most antique cast iron has a tendency to develop slight rocks or wobbles over time through normal use. This is due to exposure to high heat over the years from use over direct flame such as gas stoves, or over wood/coal fired stoves. Generally, this does not affect the performance of the piece, but might be noticeable when placed on a glass cook top. Vintage cast iron was not designed for glass cook tops, but nonetheless often works very well on them. We have tested this piece on a quartz countertop surface, and it does exhibit a slight rock or wobble. So we recommend use on a gas range because the grates on gas cooktops allow the pan to nest on the grates effectively reducing or eliminating movement. If used on a glass top stove, you will likely notice some movement. Depending on the model of your range, it may not be a problem at all. Induction generally works whether the pan is completely flat or not, as long as the warp isn't significant (more than a few cm). If you are concerned, we recommend checking with your manufacturer in advance of purchase.

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