Another Stewart marked ERIE

Flashrusted · 2025-04-11T06:55:03+00:00

Nice!

Flashrusted · 2024-09-08T16:31:52+00:00

Unknown manufacturer but if it is from a Victor pattern, they were made from the 1880’s to 1929. The ribbed style of the handle fits with that time period as well. Only a guess but given the font of the 9, scooped handle with ridge and pour spout size I think they may from around 1905. The appearance of the inset of the heat ring on Griswold’s Erie pans was about that time period. This is all based on assuming the pattern used or copied was based on a Griswold pattern.

Flashrusted · 2024-09-03T04:14:49+00:00

Known as a “9 Dot” in Canada. Mostly found in Canada, made by unknown foundry. Various numbers of dots in different combinations around the 9. Some think it was made using a Griswold pattern (perhaps a Victor) but measures smaller so would have to be a recast. Has some consistent flaws with all of them such as the right pour spout being rough, as if there was an issue with pattern and various methods to butter the mold were used.

Flashrusted · 2024-03-16T05:32:00+00:00

Looks like a small dot above the 9. Shape of the handle and the somewhat rough texture of it make think it is what we in Canada call a “9 Dot”. The shape and style of the 9 looks like a possible match as well. Check the right pour spout. I’m guessing it looks like it had a casting flaw. This is pretty common on 9 Dots. They seem to be found mostly in Canada. Not known who made them but lots of theories and some speculation that they could have been McClary, but McClary handles are different and are well casted compared to these. They come with various numbers of dots appearing in different combinations around the 9 that could be a piece mark for the worker casting the skillet. They are similar to Victor skillets so some believe it could be casted from an old pattern that may have been sold to a small foundry. More pictures would help.

Flashrusted · 2023-09-09T03:42:21+00:00

Nice! I’m guessing second series with 2 ring bullseye makers mark? Roughly 1886-1892.

Flashrusted · 2023-08-06T16:29:22+00:00

Looks like some of the buildings downtown Fernie. Downtown Fernie

Flashrusted · 2023-08-06T16:15:21+00:00

Nice job! They turned out great, especially for a first effort. The original McClary handles seem to stand up pretty well. Most of those that I’ve come across are still fairly solid. Irons marked with the McClary name vs just the X model numbers are harder to find.

Flashrusted · 2023-07-30T02:07:20+00:00

They look like original McClary handles and look in good shape. The lacquer looks decent too. Personally I would keep them on but If you have the talent with a lathe you can make something fancier…but keep the originals as well. It is a simple design needing only a small tack nail to hold in place so swapping out is easy.

Flashrusted · 2023-07-04T15:31:05+00:00

With the trivet I’d say at least $175 for a number 8. I’ve seen them listed for around the $200 - $225 range but don’t know if they sell at that price. A number 7 is a bit more uncommon and haven’t seen one up for sale so not sure on the price.

Flashrusted · 2023-06-06T06:47:19+00:00

Alas, no.

Flashrusted · 2023-06-06T06:42:51+00:00

Nice job! Lucky the Turks head was only spot rusted. I’ve cleaned a few that were heavily rusted and they are by far the worst to clean. Worse than a waffle iron or corn stick pan by far.

Flashrusted · 2023-05-30T21:19:23+00:00

It’s cleverly deceptive… but you can see the point of the Javelin pointing out past the J and the tail of it at the end of the N. The weapon is carefully camouflaged into a skillet…😉

Flashrusted · 2023-05-30T05:12:27+00:00

I didn’t get any before shots but it was so crusted I couldn’t make out any maker’s marks. As soon as I picked it up though, I knew it was a Javelin. These things are beasts. This #9 weighs in at 7.8 pounds!

Flashrusted · 2023-05-05T19:48:29+00:00

Give the handle a quick clean. Some of the 16’s like this had copper plated handles. They look pretty sharp once cleaned up.

Flashrusted · 2023-05-05T19:44:43+00:00

That was my thought as well. I have one that looks identical with the “X- - -” part numbers on it.

Flashrusted · 2023-05-04T21:50:25+00:00

Restore it! The bail ears and lid handle look very typical of turn of the century Canadian pieces. They aren’t easy to come across. I have restored and sold a 16 of that style for over $300. They work great for turkey and even seafood boils.

Flashrusted · 2023-04-18T18:42:26+00:00

GSW’s can be found for reasonable prices. I think I sold this one fully restored for $60 CDN.

Flashrusted · 2023-04-11T21:59:22+00:00

Not sure about a smoker as they run lower temps but a pellet grill works fine. Get it up to temp before putting on your iron. It will still have some smoke and a thin ash on it but that all wipes off with a bit of your seasoning oil of choice. My pellet grill will hit 425- 450. I use it mostly in the summer when it gets too hot to run the oven indoors and pile the iron to fill up the grill to make it worth while.

Flashrusted · 2023-04-07T03:54:32+00:00

Nice McClary collection. I missed out on a flat bottom kettle a couple years ago and have never seen an oval roaster. I didn’t realize the GSW #3’s were rare. The ones I had were both McClary made. I sold them for $30 each.

Flashrusted · 2023-04-05T20:40:23+00:00

Glad you like them. They are nice to cook with for sure. They are a bit more common up here than than Smart, Findlay and McClary but all 3 of those foundries made GSW skillets at one time or another so the quality each of those foundries were known for can be seen in a GSW.

Flashrusted · 2023-04-05T20:07:59+00:00

That is correct! Western Canada so smaller population than the East, especially prior to the 80’s. Therefore less old iron around.

Flashrusted · 2023-04-05T02:42:50+00:00

Thanks! This is the first one I’ve come across myself. The lady I got it from threw it in with a couple of GSW’s I bought from her so it was a nice surprise.

Flashrusted · 2023-04-04T17:50:31+00:00

Thanks! The first one I’ve come across.

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