Wagner Ware Sidney “-O-” No. 13 Cast Iron Skillet — Pattern 1063 (Heat Ring, Helper Tab)

SSC Catalog No.: SSC-WAG-SKL-13-1063-002

Executive Summary

This Wagner Ware Sidney “-O-” No. 13 skillet (pattern 1063) represents Wagner’s large-format skillet production from the Sidney “-O-” era. The skillet retains a heat ring, dual pour spouts, and an integral helper tab, reflecting design priorities for controlled handling in heavier size classes. Condition is documented as structurally sound and unaltered.

Quick Reference Specs

  • Object Name: Skillet

  • Classification: Culinary Implements → Cookware → Skillet

  • Manufacturer: Wagner Manufacturing Company (Wagner Ware)

  • Trademark / Marking: “WAGNER WARE SIDNEY -O-” (underside)

  • Size Designation: No. 13

  • Pattern Number: 1063

  • Base Feature: Heat ring present

  • Pour Spouts: Dual

  • Handle Feature: Helper tab present

  • Finish: Machine-finished interior surface

  • Materials: Cast iron

  • Techniques: Sand-cast; machine-finished interior surface

  • Place of Manufacture: Sidney, Ohio, United States

Dimensions & Weight

  • Rim Diameter: 13.0 in

  • Cooking Surface: 10.75–11.25 in

  • Overall Length (incl. handle): 19.5–20.5 in

  • Depth: 2.5–2.75 in

  • Weight: 8.0–9.5 lb

Condition

  • Cracks: None

  • Wobble / Spin: None

  • Warp: None observed

  • Grinding / Resurfacing: None

Markings & Attribution

The underside bears the Wagner Ware Sidney “-O-” trademark with the pattern number 1063 cast below. The Sidney “-O-” marking supports attribution to Wagner Manufacturing Company during the period in which Wagner consistently used this trademark and standardized pattern numbering.

Estimated Date Range: circa 1924–1935.

Manufacturing & Design Notes

The interior cooking surface shows circular machining marks indicating a factory machine-finished surface, characteristic of Wagner’s mainstream cookware output during the Sidney “-O-” period. The presence of a heat ring reflects compatibility with older stove technologies and transitional manufacturing conventions. The integrated helper tab is consistent with functional handling requirements for larger, heavier skillet sizes and supports controlled lifting and pouring.

Condition & Preservation

This example is documented as structurally sound and unaltered, with no cracks, wobble/spin, or observable warp, and no evidence of grinding or resurfacing. Surface appearance is stable and appropriate for preservation within an educational museum archive.

Collection Context

This object is maintained within the Steve’s Seasoned Classics educational museum archive as a representative example of large-format American cast iron cookware from the Wagner Ware Sidney “-O-” era. It is preserved for study, documentation, and interpretive reference and is not offered for sale.

Underside (Full Bottom): Wagner Ware Sidney “-O-” mark with pattern number 1063 visible; heat ring present.

Top / Interior: Machine-finished interior surface; dual pour spouts and helper tab evident.