There is a tall base which is very hard to source
so it is ready right away
it‘s a well known fact that the quality of vintage cast iron is superior to new and modern cast iron
It's a great egg skillet for every day use and is beautiful in every way
The original piece was "japaned" back in 1900 which was a protective black coating
Beautiful 1910's "Griswold's Erie" 6 Cup Muffin/Popover Pan, 6141, Variation 3 Danish skillet There is a tall baseOur full catalog, cleaning and care instructions, and more can be found at www. castandclarabell. com Oh, my! This early "Griswold's Erie" 6141 is the third variation of 9, and a collectors piece for the gourmet baker or the home chef. For most bakeware pieces in the Griswold lineup, they changed the patterns over time, creating "variations" of each style. The six cup #18 (p n 6141) had 9 known variations, and this one features the "Griswold's Erie"