@The Marsh Gorilla , I’ll defer to the resident experts but I think that’s called a Bean Pot. They may still be made by Carolina Cooker or others. I’d Google that to see. It would look like a 10” Dutch oven lid would fit…pilfer thru your kitchen and try some lids just to see what happens.
Thanks man! I’ll keep an eye out for antique shops and I think we have a Lodge store at the outlet mall going towards Baton Rouge I can check out.
I would still try out any lids you have, already owned cast iron, glass, stainless….I’ve managed to get covers for most of my collection of skillets and chefs pans by trial and error. I found pictures of both a Lodge, a BSR ( which looks the most like yours) and several no name antiques on Google images. Even an oven safe glass or aluminum stock pot lid that fits would be helpful.
Oy, MarshG..I took a tape measure to my CI collection. The flat top Lodge 4 quart lid will fit that pot. The 5 quart Lt Dan with the self basting lid will too. If you don’t already have those you might find a used one in the antique stores.
I was gifted this 1940- early 60's 8" Lodge today. The guy that I recently shortened and refinished a belt for gave it to me. He collects and restores cast iron. He uses electrolysis instead of lye.
I have the same one. Inherited it from my Granny. It's my favorite skillet because she used to fix me pancakes in it growing up. Reminds me of sitting in her kitchen waiting on those buckwheat cakes and Karo for breakfast. Shouldn't be. I've used mine on our flat top stove for 4 years now.
Ditto, we just got a new gas stove last month. I remember not liking the change to electric but forgot just how much nicer it is "cooking with gas!" Now the downside is todays cheap manufacturing almost dumped the turkey. The rack is so flimsy it sagged and fell off the track when the wife tried to pull it out to baste the turkey, just a 14 pounder. Luckily she saved it without getting burned but what spilled made a smoky mess. Local appliance guy took a rack to get some supports welded on for us after the wife inquired about any heavier racks available, at least the local service is good. I predict aftermarket oven racks will be a thing soon, ours can't be the only one, stove is a Whirlpool.
....been cooking on this up in the bush for the better part of 20yrs. Brought it back home with me last trip for a bit of TLC. Will return it next lap around. A pic from a few years ago....it's the one at the back...
This is my pride. Field Company 10” skillet. I like collect and restoring cast iron. Fun hobby for me.
Agree with ya Dave. My Field #10 gets a lot of work in the kitchen. Love the smooth machined surface. I've got a Field #8 that I should really put on the stove and let the Lodge have a rest, but I love the sloped sides on the Lodge and I sanded it smooth with an air powered sander years ago. I'm going to have to consider getting it off the rack now!
Right on brother! It’s really light compared to all my other skillets so I grab it most often. This thread is rekindling my cast iron addiction, I have some vintage skillets waiting to be restored.
Friend of mine is now in a leadership role at Lodge. They are finishing up an expansion to bring everything in house and under their control. Look for good things to come.
