Unknown maker ID help

[Colin Campbell]

I purchased this unknown maker skillet this morning for $20.00.  I was hoping someone would be able to tell me a little more about it.  It looks like it shares a pattern with old Favorite and 2nd series ERIE pans.  I haven't been able to find anything about the raised 9 other than it seems similar to 'initial skillets' with raised letters.  Has anyone come across one like this?  Can it be placed within a date range?  Seems around turn of the century.  Thank you!

[Duke Gilleland]

I would say at least a hundred years old. If it sets flat and ain't
 cracked you did good.

[Colin Campbell]

Thank you for the info!  Any idea what it's value might be, seeing how it doesn't have a known foundry name on it?  Sits flat and no cracks.  The photo of the bottom is sort of deceptive with the lighting.  It's not as corroded as it appears.  If it was used on an iron stove, then not enough to generate any significant sulfur pitting.

[Russell Ware]

The best advice for value is to try to find something similar that has sold recently on ebay. The market for unmarked/unknown cast iron cookware is finicky any way you look at it. The fact that it has an outer heat ring may also impact who would want to buy/use the skillet. Some skillets like that sit dead flat when cold, but they spin like crazy once heated.
The important thing is, if it fits your needs, you got a deal. Number 9 skillets are good to find at any price.

[Colin Campbell]

I've got an electric coil burner stove and this skillet is larger than the largest burner, so it would be similar to cooking with a smooth bottom skillet.  I'm looking forward to cleaning it up and then deciding whether to make it a user or not.  I'm enjoying the history search, reading about different brands that were made with similar patterns.