Thought I would tag in here rather than starting a new thread.............
Went to my favorite store yesterday and an old cast iron chicken fryer with lid found me.
So I went looking for some info to help identify it....
http://www.castironcollector.com/unmarked.phpThe 10" extra deep fryer has the drip top lid with the little stalactites hanging down from the lid.
The bottom has a heat ring indicating the 30's 40's ???? (maybe)
The heat ring is interrupted at 9 o clock 12 o clock and 3 o clock with the handle in the down position.
I know early unmarked lodge skillets had this vented heat ring.
My question is did any other manufactures mimic this little design quirk ?
If not I may have a very early unmarked lodge chicken fryer.
Oh the best part $9.99 at my very favorite store (GoodWill)