Cast iron ID question.

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kawboy

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Picked up a skillet for ten bucks at an auction a couple weeks ago. I cleaned it up and redesigned it today. Looks nice now. The only markings on it are 11 3/4 inch skillet on the bottom, and a 10 on top of the handle, and what looks like a 0 on the top of the handle. Nothing stating a brand name. Any info on what I've got? Here's a before and after.
 

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I ran into a similar problem when I researched some CI I inherited from my grandmother. Evidently, a lot of companies used to make CI, and they didn't always put their "mark" on them. That looks like a good piece you scored though. Fry up some bacon to reseason it the proper way!
 
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I have a couple of those. They were given to me by a neighbor over 25 years ago. I was a Boy Scout leader/ Scoutmaster in those days. He had them when his boys were young and in Scouting. I figure the ones I have are roughly 60 to 70 years old. Absolutely the best to cook in.

Likes yours, no real markings to tell the manufacturer.
 
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Looks like you stole that one from my house! And I'm sorry, I don't have any other useful information.
I love my cast iron pans, and I've only kept one regular "non-stick" pan just in case.

I always stop at garage sales when I see them, because they almost always have at least one cast iron pan (usually in rough shape). For a few $$ and some elbow grease, I always end up with a great new pan. Value Village is also another great place to find them.
 
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