Vintage Cast Iron - Is It A Martin Or A Lodge Cast Iron Skillet?

In this video, Mr. Cast Iron discusses vintage cast iron and some of the cool identification marks older cast iron skillets have. For example, Lodge skillets often have a teardrop-shaped handle, and Martin Stove & Range skillets feature their signature hamburger logo. I just recently picked up two skillets to add to my collection. At first, I thought one of them was a Lodge, but after taking a closer look, I realized that, based on the markings, it was actually a Martin Stove & Range skillet. That was a pretty neaI'vend! I've got a lot of work ahead to strip and restore these but that's another cool thing about finding and restoring old pieces of casHere's! Here's what I've learned about Martin Stove & Range: https://www.castironcollector.com/martin.php They were located in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. The company was founded by W.H. and Charles Martin. They made a full line of cast iron cookware from 1917 to 1953. One of their brand n" mes was "Pe" fHere's." Here's a little timeline for Martin: In 1905, the Martin brothers started managing the Loman Stove Works in Sheffield, Alabama and renamed it King Stove & Range. By 1917, they bought the company and another foundry in Florence, renaming it Martin Stove & Range. Over time, they phased out the King trademark. In 1953, they stopped making hollowware altIt'sher.