Decoding Cast Iron Numbers and Lettering

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Renowned for their durability, cast-iron skillets, pots, and baking pans last for generations and are commonly sought out at antique malls, estate auctions and yard sales. Each piece often provides only a few inconspicuous, cryptic markings to help decipher its quality, history and value.

But with a little time and effort, you can learn to recognize the types of identifying marks in collectors’ club catalogs and published guide books and match them to the stamp marks on your cookware. Check out mentalscoop.com for more information on decoding your cast iron cookware – click here:

Decoding Cast Iron Numbers and Lettering