Found me a crusty one! But...

[Robert_Rodriguez]

I need some help identifying.
Also...
What's the deal with those points on the inside of the lid?
Any and all replies welcomed.
Thanks, y'all!
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[John Arsenault]

Hi Robert, looks like an early Lodge D. O. The points are Basting points.
Nice find and should clean up well.
John A

[Robert_Rodriguez]

Hi Robert, looks like an early Lodge D. O. The points are Basting points.
Nice find and should clean up well.
John A

Thanks for the information,  JA!
A Lodge dutchie works for me. Been looking for one, not necessarily a Lodge just a Dutch, for some time. Was very happy to pick this guy up for $20. I'll get some post restoration photos up soon.
Thanks again for the reply...
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[Duke Gilleland]

Lodge lid for sure(old one). Question the bottom though as older Lodge D/O's had heat rings and bail is different. Could be a "marriage" Need closer look at bottom & bail. :-/
Priced RIGHT for a #9!

[Robert_Rodriguez]

Lodge lid for sure(old one). Question the bottom though as older Lodge D/O's had heat rings and bale is different. Could be a "marriage" Need closer look at bottom. :-/

Oooooohhh! A mix and match. Spicy.
Here's a couple pics.
As you can see the "edge" of the bottom looks like its been "welded".
As for the markings...
There's a 9 or a 6 or a lower case g.
What do you think?
Also thanks for the reply!

[John Arsenault]

Robert can you post a better picture of the bail attachment? Top and bottom.
Thanks,
 John A

[Valerie Johnson]

The bail attachment looks older Griswold to me or a copy thereof, What you are calling a weld I think may be a sand shift when it was cast

[Robert_Rodriguez]

Robert can you post a better picture of the bail attachment? Top and bottom.
Thanks,
 John A

You got it!
Such intrigue...
Can't wait to make some "mystery beans" in this thing next camping trip with the kiddos.

[Robert_Rodriguez]

The bail attachment looks older Griswold to me or a copy thereof, What you are calling a weld I think may be a sand shift when it was cast

Thanks for the info!
I appreciate it.
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[Dwayne Henson]

That's an older Lodge bottom. The lid and bottom go together, nice find.

[Robert_Rodriguez]

That's an older Lodge bottom. The lid and bottom go together, nice find.

Cool. Thanks for the info!
I figured it was a little older (whatever it was) being there was no Made In USA stamp.
Thanks again for the reply...
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[Robert_Rodriguez]

Ok...
So here's what we're looking at after the initial scrubbing...

[Duke Gilleland]

Thanks Dwayne, I stand corrected [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Dwayne Henson]

Duke you're the one that asked to see the bail attachment and that was the telling piece of the puzzle.

[Robert_Rodriguez]

Here's a pic of the lid after seasoning...
How old could this thing actually be?
50? 60? 70?

[Duke Gilleland]

According to the RED book, your D/O was made sometimes between 1920-40. That $20 looks :o better all the time!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Robert_Rodriguez]

According to the RED book, your D/O was made sometimes between 1920-40. That $20 looks :o better all the time!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

That's awesome!
If only this thing could talk.
Just imagine...
Gonna post a pic of the bottom when its finished.
Thanks for the reply!!!

[Robert_Rodriguez]

Soooo...
Here it is. All cleaned and seasoned.
I LOVE IT!!!
Thanks for all the replies and information everyone.
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[Lee Bowen]

 ;D :)Cool beans, man.  Looks brand new.  Should keep it at home and use one that ain't so purty for your camping trip.  :D ;)

[Robert_Rodriguez]

;D :)Cool beans, man.  Looks brand new.  Should keep it at home and use one that ain't so purty for your camping trip.  :D ;)

Perhaps you're right.
Let me see what the old ball and chain has to say about that.
She's been talking about a cast iron embargo, of sorts.
I used to hide my booze, now I have to hide my CI.
LoL!!!