6.25.26 JUNE ANTIQUE & GLASS AUCTION

Antique Wapak No. 8 Cast Iron Skillet with Heat Ring

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Start price: $5

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Description

This size 8 cast iron skillet was produced by the Wapak Hollow Ware Company of Wapakoneta, Ohio, active circa 1903 to 1926. The skillet features a circular body with dual pour spouts and a reinforced heat ring on the base. The underside is marked with incised vertical block letters reading WAPAK on the left side and the size number 8 on the right side. The handle is cast as a single piece with the body and terminates in a teardrop-shaped hanging hole.

Diameter: approximately 10.5 inches.


Condition report:

Good antique condition with a dark, seasoned patina. The interior cooking surface is smooth with minor signs of use. The exterior shows light carbon buildup and typical surface wear consistent with age. A small casting pit is visible on the center of the exterior base. No cracks or repairs are present.