Offered here is an ultra. Rare and highly collectible cast iron skillet. Made by the Portland Stove Foundry Co. Of Portland, Maine, featuring the distinctive clover logo. Unlike mass-produced skillets by Griswold or Wagner, Portland Stove Foundry cookware was made in much smaller quantities, making surviving examples scarce today. Maker: Portland Stove Foundry Co. Diameter: 10.25 (rim-to-rim). Just shy of 2 T. Weight: 3.11 lbs (lighter than most #8 skillets – a hallmark of this foundry). Markings: Raised clover logo, Portland Stove Foundry Co. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Glassy smooth cooking surface (think piqua ware), no cracks, no chips, no repairs. There are a few small casting-divets in the cooking surface (see finger point pics). Sits dead FLAT on a marble countertop. Side walls are a bit crude and have excess material around the rim (Personally, I’d get a machine shop to tidy these up in the long-term). Why it’s special. Portland Stove Foundry skillets are considered true Americana – produced by a regional Maine foundry with limited output, making them much rarer than Griswold or Wagner pans. Their lighter, thinner castings are fragile, which is why so few have survived intact. This skillet, with its strong markings and smooth surface, is a top example for collectors. A fantastic addition to any vintage cast iron or Americana collection.
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