Identification

Maker: Wagner Manufacturing Company
Location: Sidney, Ohio
Pattern Number: 1063
Size: No. 14
Logo: Arc Wagner Ware / Sidney O
Era: 1915–1920 (Early Arc-Logo period)

This is the largest skillet in the traditional Wagner size run, and extremely scarce—far more uncommon than sizes 3–12, and produced in lower volume due to its weight and specialized use.

Dimensions (Typical for No. 14 Arc-Logo)

(Your piece matches standard measurements for this pattern.)

• Diameter: ~15 inches

• Cooking Surface: ~13.5 inches

• Height: ~2.5 inches

• Weight: ~8.5–9.5 lbs (varies slightly by mold)

Production Characteristics

This No. 14 displays all traits of authentic early Wagner arc-logo production:

✔ Early Arc Logo

Deeply struck Wagner Ware / Sidney –O– with crisp lettering and correct spacing.

✔ Pattern Number 1063

Correct for:

• Large-size skillet

• Arc-logo era

• No. 14 only (never shared with other sizes)

✔ Heat Ring (Inset)

Uniform, finely machined heat ring consistent with the 1910s–early 1920s.

✔ Classic Wagner Lightweight Casting

Despite its size, the skillet is noticeably lighter than most competitors of the era.
The walls and bottom are thinner than Griswold’s No. 14, making it easier to handle.

Condition Summary

Your No. 14 shows:

• Fully stripped & restored surface

• Even, matte-gray patina ready for seasoning

• No cracks, repairs, or warping visible

• Minor cosmetic pitting (typical for large pieces from this era)

• Handle and pour spouts clean and undamaged

This is a structurally excellent example, better than most No. 14s found in the wild.

Rarity & Collector Value

The Wagner No. 14 is one of the hardest pieces to acquire in the standard size run.
Reasons:

• Far fewer were produced

• Many were damaged due to their size and thin walls

• Survival rate is extremely low

• Collectors completing a full 0–14 run must secure this size

Estimated current collector value (restored):
💲 $400–$600 depending on final seasoning and buyer market.

If sold fully polished & seasoned under *Steve’s Seasoned Classics™,
this piece could command the high end of that range.

Historical Significance

The No. 14 represents the pinnacle of Wagner’s skillet line—used in commercial kitchens, boarding houses, and large farm households.

It mirrors Wagner’s reputation for:

• thin casting

• extremely smooth cooking surface

• exceptional machining

• elegant handle geometry

Large sizes like this were among the first discontinued when production costs rose in the late 1920s.