u/Particular_Wolf3920

Hello every one, I am extremely new to Cast Iron, this is my first pan. I picked it up because I liked the hammered look of it. This looks to me like a project some one abandoned. From what I can tell it is a Chicago hardware foundry made one. 87XB. I'm not sure what was done to it before I got it, or if it was done correctly. I can tell from scrapes that it is nickel or chrome plated. My problem is I cant tell what I am looking at when it comes to the seasoning. The cooking surface inside looks mottled. Do I strip it and try my hand at that? Or just cook in it as is? Not exactly sure what to do. Any input appreciated. Thanks and have a nice afternoon.

The start so far, I started collection a few weeks ago. I am still learning the lingo, not sure exactly what the correct nomenclature for these are but the more I hang around, I'm picking up of it.

From right to left. Hemingray 42, Brookfield 11, McLaughlin No.42, Brookfield 4 (but the 4 is reversed in the mold, so you have to look at it from beneath. and a Hemingray 44-45.

I'm liking this new hobby.