Vintage Unmarked No. 8 Dutch Oven Cast iron pan W/ lid (wagner, Griswold?) For Sale

A solid, heavy vintage cast iron Dutch oven with its lid and wire bail handle, ready for a new kitchen. Great for braises, stews, chili, pot roast, no-knead bread and slow cooking, and it works in the oven, on the stovetop, or over a campfire.THE BASICS
- Size: #8, stamped "5 QT." on the bottom (about 5 quarts)
- Weight: 11 lb 8 oz, pot and lid together (11 lb 7.9 oz on my scale)
- Measurements: inside diameter [__]", inside depth [__]", width including ears [__]"
- Includes: pot, lid, wire bail handleWHAT IT IS (AND WHAT I CAN'T PROMISE)
This one is unmarked, with no logo. The bottom is stamped "5 QT." with a small letter "B", and the lid has a raised "8" and solid concentric rings underneath. Those details match unmarked Wagner (Sidney, Ohio) Dutch ovens sold around the late 1950s to mid-1960s, after Wagner acquired Griswold in 1959. The lid style is consistent with a lid made from a Griswold pattern. I researched this carefully, but because there is no maker's mark I can't guarantee the maker or exact year. I'm describing what I found so you can judge for yourself.FEATURES
- Self-basting lid: the rings underneath collect steam and drip it back over the food
- Wide flanged rim that seats the lid
- Loop handle on the lid
- Cast ears with a wire bail handle for carrying
- Smooth bottom, no heat ringCONDITION (photos show everything, please look closely)
- Interior is smooth and dark, with a thin seasoning layer
- Seasoning is patchy in spots, with some bare gray areas on the lid and outside from age and use
- No cracks or chips / sits flat / lid fits snugly]
- Normal wear for its age, no major damage that I can see
- Cleaned and ready to use. I'd suggest a fresh coat of oil or a quick re-season before first useMeasurements: about 10-1/4" across the top, about 12" ear to ear, about 4-3/4" deep (please see the tape-measure photos)