Cast Iron Skillet Identification

[el_matt]

I just acquired a 11.75" cast iron skillet, at a second hand store. I got it for $4.50, it'll be strictly bbq use, so I couldn't justify an expensive one. Other than the size, the only other marking is an "R", on the bottom, and on the handle.

I highly doubt I found the holy grail of cast iron, just curious what you all think I have. I've stripped it down, and am starting to reseason it. Looking forward to your thoughts.

This is not a trick, I know nothing about this piece, other than it's mine, and I got it for a song.

Matt

 

[DarkStar11]

Just a letter is likely a "molder's mark", not a "maker's mark". Hard for anyone to guess at more about it without pics - and even then, might not be able to say much more than "yup it's a CI skillet with an "R" on the bottom". Regardless, once re-seasoned it will probably be awesome for your intended use, especially for that price!

 

[el_matt]

Thank you. Didn't think I found anything antique, just curious.

Matt

 

[Pife]

I've got a nice collection of Griswold Cast Iron...but my go to CI pan is a no-name "korean" pan. works great

 

[16Adams]

Often they can be identified by the handle.

 

[Mikhail]

Pics would help. But in any event you likely got a steal (no pun intended).

Curious - is it a nice smooth finish or a little rough like a Lodge pan?

 

[el_matt]

I'd like to post pics, but I've had nothing but difficulty trying in the past.

It is nice and smooth.

My work partner and his BIL, think it's a Wagner, from the 1950's. Apparently Wagner sold the same skillet, for two different prices. 1 skillet was obviously a Wagner, and that was sold for a higher price than the "unmarked" skillet.

Matt

 

[WilliamKY]

Is the R inside of a diamond?