{"product_id":"griswold-no-55-b-square-cast-iron-skillet","title":"Griswold No. 55 B Square Cast Iron Skillet 1960s Wagwold 10 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Griswold No. 55 B square cast iron skillet is a mid century frying pan with the Griswold cross logo and the 55 B identification visible on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe square cooking surface gives it the practical form collectors associate with vintage Griswold era cookware, with plenty of room for bacon, eggs, cornbread, or stovetop cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square cast iron skillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-kitchenware\" title=\"cast iron griswold square pan\"\u003e Square frying pan with handle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1950s to 1960s,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Griswold cross logo with 55 and B markings visible on underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 55 B square skillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid century American cast iron cookware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooking area approximately 10 inches by 10 inches. Product weight 4 pounds 2 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth bottom, square cooking surface, integrated cast iron handle with hanging opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact with noticeable surface wear consistent with age and kitchen use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe square cooking surface, side walls, handle, and hanging opening are intact in the photographed areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Griswold cross logo and 55 B identification remain visible on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cooking surface and exterior show scattered discoloration, seasoning variation, surface marks, and small areas of oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe underside shows substantial old seasoning and cooked-on residue around portions of the Griswold mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatness and warping have not been confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cleaning or restoration history was provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGriswold square skillets were made as practical alternatives to round pans, giving cooks more usable surface for foods such as bacon and cornbread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors commonly use the nickname Wagwold for Griswold branded pieces associated with production after Wagner acquired Griswold in 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 55 B marking is particularly useful because it identifies this as the smaller Griswold square skillet form rather than the larger No. 57.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the worn, working character of an older cast iron pan rather than a freshly restored display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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