July Gallery Auction
Lot 29150:
Description
A group of three vintage cast iron skillets and one stove lid lifter. Two of the skillets are marked on the base for Benjamin and Medwin, a New York-based kitchenware distributor active in the mid-to-late 20th century. These marked skillets feature dual pour spouts, concentric circular casting rings on the exterior base, and ridged handles. One skillet is marked 6 1/2 inches and the second is marked 10 1/2 inches. The third and largest skillet is unmarked with two pour spouts and a handle featuring a teardrop hanging hole and decorative ridges near the pan body. The base of the largest skillet is covered in a thick layer of carbonized buildup. The stove lid lifter is a curved cast metal tool with a hooked end designed for lifting removable lids from antique cookstoves and includes a knotted leather hanging thong.
Large Skillet Diameter: 10 inches
Benjamin and Medwin Skillet Diameter: 10.5 inches
Benjamin and Medwin Skillet Diameter: 6.5 inches
Stove Lid Lifter Length: 7.5 inches. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB352
Condition report:
The collection shows significant signs of age and use. The two Benjamin and Medwin skillets exhibit heavy surface rust to the interiors and light carbon buildup on the exteriors. The largest skillet features heavy carbonization and \"alligatoring\" to the exterior base, with seasoning loss on the interior. The stove lid lifter shows heavy oxidation and surface rust throughout. All items require cleaning and re-seasoning.
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