Ozark #4 Skillet

[Tim1234]

I just picked up an Ozark #4 for $15 at a flea market (it has a 0 under the handle and a 4 on the top of the handle).  I'm not very familiar with Ozark and their quality.  It seemed to be a nice quality piece of iron - am I right?  In looking around for cast iron I seem to see many less #4's than other sizes (like #3's for example).  Are #4 skillets generally less common?  Anyway, I didn't have an Ozark or a #4 prior to today - so I'm pretty happy.  I appreciate any thoughts.


I made your picture smaller...Will

[Will Person]

Well,  one of our members here is selling one on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Crescent-Ozark-St-Louis-Mo-p-n-254-Cast-Iron-Skillet-/330433131666?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cef597492

They are one of the lesser know companys.   Kinda like AMC was to Chevy and Ford.   They made pretty nice stuff.   Yes the #4 is harder to find.


Will 8-)

[Tim1234]

Will,
Thanks for your thoughts.  I like your AMC analogy - it makes me think of the old Pacer or Eagle.  Anyway, I'm looking forward to finding more Ozark skillets - this one has a nice feel to it (and the markings are nice too).
Matt

[Chuck Rogers]

Nice find Matt. Most #4's are less common due to the closeness in size to the #3. They weren't that much bigger, so people skipped buying them. The same can be said about #11 skillets.

Be sure to post some pics after cleaning, and seasoning. It looks like it will clean up nice. I don't know Ozark very well at all, but the way you describe it, they sound like quality iron.

[Charles_A._Burger]

I tell you what though, a #4 skillet is perfect if you like 3 eggs scrambled with a bit of cottage cheese and heavy cream, topped with shredded cheddar.  Accent that with a bit of sour cream and hot sauce and you have a low carb delight!   Probably the most used pan I have.

[Susan Hooper]

Reviving older thread which I'd read when deciding whether to bid on a #4 OZARK Crescent Foundry skillet.

[Rick Gilley]

Like Chuck said, the #4's are harder to find. I believe I have/or had a #8 Crescent.  

[Susan Hooper]

Was thinking at the time that I had enough user skillets, well OK I do want a smooth bottom Griswold,  ::)  but anyway glad I won the bid. It's a nice piece.

[Chuck Rogers]

I knew I should have listed a #4 large logo smooth bottom. You could have been the new owner Susan. That is a nice looking Ozark though