This Griswold No. 55 B square cast iron skillet is a mid century frying pan with the Griswold cross logo and the 55 B identification visible on the underside.

The square cooking surface gives it the practical form collectors associate with vintage Griswold era cookware, with plenty of room for bacon, eggs, cornbread, or stovetop cooking.

Details

• Item: Square cast iron skillet
• Item Type: Square frying pan with handle
• Era: Late 1950s to 1960s,
• Materials: Cast iron
• Color: Black
• Maker and Mark: Griswold cross logo with 55 and B markings visible on underside
• Pattern or Model: No. 55 B square skillet
• Style: Mid century American cast iron cookware
• Dimensions: Cooking area approximately 10 inches by 10 inches. Product weight 4 pounds 2 ounces.
• Special Features: Smooth bottom, square cooking surface, integrated cast iron handle with hanging opening

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: Complete and intact with noticeable surface wear consistent with age and kitchen use.
• The square cooking surface, side walls, handle, and hanging opening are intact in the photographed areas.
• The Griswold cross logo and 55 B identification remain visible on the underside.

Issues / Wear

• The cooking surface and exterior show scattered discoloration, seasoning variation, surface marks, and small areas of oxidation.
• The underside shows substantial old seasoning and cooked-on residue around portions of the Griswold mark.
• Flatness and warping have not been confirmed from photos.
• No cleaning or restoration history was provided.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Griswold square skillets were made as practical alternatives to round pans, giving cooks more usable surface for foods such as bacon and cornbread.

Collectors commonly use the nickname Wagwold for Griswold branded pieces associated with production after Wagner acquired Griswold in 1957.

The 55 B marking is particularly useful because it identifies this as the smaller Griswold square skillet form rather than the larger No. 57.

It has the worn, working character of an older cast iron pan rather than a freshly restored display piece.

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