O'Brien & O'Brien #5 Cast Iron Skillet (Very Rare)

O'Brien & O'Brien #5 Made In Chicago Illinois (Circa 1920s-1930s)

The word of the day is "RARE!"

These skillets are not easy to find and there is very little information on the company itself. Someone on Reddit went the extra mile to find out what they could about O'Brien & O'Brien and this is what they found:

O'Brien & O'Brien background info
Since picking up an O'Brien & O'Brien piece last week I've been very curious to learn something about the company. As many on here have noted there is little information on the internet. So, I contacted the Chicago History Museum Research Center and the Chicago Public Library. Here is what I've been able to piece toether:
O'Brien & O'Brien was in operation on Halsted Street in Chicago form 1925 until 1933. This date range coresponds with information from The Chicago History Museum Research Center who stated there was no record of the company in the 1935 list.
Below are the responses from both the Museum and the Library:
The Chicago History Museum Research Center was able to tell me that they found an ad in the Chicago Tribute "from November 1, 1931 that lists "O'Brien and O'Brien" as an exhibitor at a food/cooking demonstration at The Fair Store (a department store in downtown Chicago). There were no other hits in the newspaper."
In addition... "A search in the Illinois Secretary of State's List of Foreign and Domestic Companies in 1935 (the first year for which we have this publication) did not list O'Brien & O'Brien."

More information is available from the below link: https://www.reddit.com/r/castiron/comments/cmt7tz/obrien_obrien_background_info/

As for this piece, I think the pictures say it all. Amazing for its age. No cracks or blemishes. Only some minor pitting on the bottom which is not uncommon on a skillet this old. We buy and sell a lot of cast iron at local auctions throughout Delaware and Pennsylvania. We have not come across these often (maybe if ever) so I doubt it'll be up for long.

Feel free to ask any questions. If you need addition pictures, we can provide those also. As with all our listings here at BLEAKHOUSE302, if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, a full refund will be given upon return of the item.

Size: 12 inches from handle and 9 inches wide.
Weight: 2.10 lbs