What is a "hammered ugly" #8 Chicken Fryer? A very cool unusual piece! Huge cast skillet its a beautiful piece

its a beautiful piece

1920's Griswold's #7 Large Block Vintage Skillet

It was sourced from Lancaster PA

If you‘re looking for an American historical piece to purchase for yourself or for a gourmet cook who has it all

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What is a "hammered ugly" #8 Chicken Fryer? A very cool unusual piece! Huge cast skillet its a beautiful pieceWhat exactly is a hammered ugly skillet and why would they be called this? It's not really known who made this series of cast iron in the 20th century but collectors agree that it's one of the most unusual out there. Hammered pieces are very distinct because of their uniform patterns. However the Hammered Ugly series bucks that trend. The spotting part of the hammered finish is varied. The underside of the lid is a little more undefined and notice the