Kitchen Pans Appraisal

Assorted Culinary Pans (Cast Iron Skillet and Non-Stick Pan)

The image displays two cooking pans, one cast iron skillet and one non-stick pan, resting on a dishwasher rack. The cast iron skillet is dark grey to black, showing significant use and a well-established patina. Its surface appears somewhat textured, typical of cast iron, and shows slight discolored spots, possibly from food residue or mineral deposits, suggesting it might have been placed in the dishwasher, an action generally not recommended for seasoned cast iron due to the risk of rust and stripping the seasoning. The handle of the cast iron pan is also cast iron, directly integrated with the body, and it features a hole for hanging. The other pan, partially visible, appears to be a smaller non-stick frying pan, characterized by a lighter-colored, possibly wooden or bakelite, handle attached to a darker pan body. This handle is a distinct light brown with a visible grain, and it appears to screw into the pan at the base, indicating a separate handle attachment. Both pans show signs of regular use. The overall condition suggests that they are functional kitchen items, though the cast iron skillet's surface indicates it might benefit from re-seasoning or proper hand-washing to maintain its integrity. They are likely of modern manufacture, given the presence of a non-stick pan and the common design of the cast iron skillet.