Antique 19th Century No. 9 Cast Iron 12-Cup "Golf Ball" Gem Baking Pan
Up for sale is a beautiful antique 19th-century cast iron "golf ball" style gem baking pan. This open-frame 12-cup pan layout stems from the iconic mid-to-late 1800s Nathaniel Waterman patent designs, which were later famously produced and popularized by foundries like Griswold. It features 12 hemispherical, rounded cups arranged in a 3x4 grid pattern, flanked by dual open-curved handles.
A prominent, raised number "9" mold mark is clearly visible on the underside handle junction. While this pan is technically unmarked by a foundry name—making it an excellent example of an early Waterman pattern copy—the casting style, handle shape, and raised number placement match the early late-1800s variations produced during this era. This style of pan makes incredible bite-sized cornbread, muffins, dropped biscuits, or individual desserts.
Product Details:
* Item Type: Antique Gem Pan / Muffin Mold
* Style: No. 9 "Golf Ball" or Round Cake / Egg Pan Layout (Griswold / Waterman Pattern Copy)
* Material: Heavy Duty Cast Iron
* Cup Count: 12 Semicircular Cups
* Frame Design: Open-frame configuration with integrated open loops on both ends
* Marks: Raised number "9" on the bottom handle frame
* Estimated Era: Circa 1865 to 1890
Condition Details:
* Condition: Pre-owned / Antique / Vintage.
* The casting is structurally solid with no visible cracks, chips, structural welds, or repairs.
* Shows an authentic, aged dark patina with light surface corrosion, rust scaling, and typical baking buildup on the undersides and around the handle frames.
* Needs a standard deep cleaning or a fresh stripping and seasoning cycle to bring out its full rich black finish before kitchen use. Sits reasonably flat.
Shipping & Handling:
* Carefully packed with heavy bubble wrap and padding in a rigid cardboard box to prevent fragile cast iron fracturing during shipping.
* Fast shipping with tracking provided.
Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely to verify the exact cosmetic details and patina before buying. Reach out if you have any questions!
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