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LODGE
LODGE Manufacturing Co isbased in SouthPittsburg TN, established in 1896. JosephLodge - the founder - opened the first foundry in the Appalachian Mountains.This company was originallynamed The Blacklock Foundry afterLodge\'s minister. That foundry burned down in 1910 but was rebuilt, close by,and re-opened as LODGE Manufacturing Co.
LODGE Markings –
There are various markings – heat-ringsnotches, LOGOs, abbreviations, and numbers which can help one ID when a LODGEitem was made … these guidelines are also in dispute for some items.
Size Numbers – could be found on the handle-top orbase of the pan.
Made in USA – began in the mid to late 1960’s
LODGE LOGO – egg shape brand appeared in the 1970’sor so – Large-Egg in Skillet LOGO 1974-1992; Small-Egg in Skillet LOGO appearedin 1992 (AKA Drop-Circle LOGO)
AS - All Star Pan
AT - Ash Tray Skillet
B - Breadstick Pan
BE - Bacon & Egg Skillet
C – Corn-stick Pan
CAF - Camp Fryer
CB - Corn Bread Skillet
CC - Combo Cooker, Indoor/Outdoor
CF - Chicken Fryer
CK - Country Kettle
CO - Camp Oven
CP - Fluted Cake Pan (Bundt Pan)
CP - Cactus Pan
CS - Chef Skillet
D - Danish Cake Pan
DO - Dutch Oven
DOF - Deep Fry Oven w/cover & basket
DOT - Dutch Oven Trivet
MP - Melting Pot
FB - French Bread (2-loaf Vienna Roll Pan)
FBK - Flat Bottomed Straight Kettle
FF - French Fryer w/basket
FP - Fish Pan
FS - Foursome/4-In-1 Skillet Set
GC - Glass Cover
IC - Iron Cover for Chicken Fryer and Dutch Oven
LG - Oblong (Long) Griddle
M - Muffin Pan (6-cup Turk Head)
NG - Round Griddle, New Style
NTP - No Trump Card Pan
OG - Round Griddle, Old Style
OS - Oval Serving Griddle
P - Popover Pan
PP - Perch Pan
RBK - Round Bottomed Straight Kettle
SC - Skillet Cover
SK - Skillet
SP - Sauce Pan or Stew Pan
SQSK - Square Skillet
TB - Top of Stove Broiler (Axford style skillet)
TK - Tea Kettle
When storing, lay an old tea-towel or some paper towelto protect the seasoned surface - especially if stacking.