Vintage Descoware Flame Red Skillet Dish with Handle, 7.5 inches

Descoware Flame Orange enameled cast iron pan, recognizable by its distinct markings and grid-patterned heat ring. This vintage cast iron beauty works with gas, electric, and cast iron stove tops.   Deciphering the Markings  -FE (with lines): This is the foundry mark for Fonderie Emaillerie (located in Sint-Truiden, Belgium), the legendary manufacturer that produced the cast iron for Descoware.  -M / 81-C / 19: This is the manufacturer's piece code system used in their later production eras. The number 19 refers to the pan's size, representing an approximate rim diameter of 19 centimeters (roughly 7.5 inches).  -[ A ]: A batch, mold, or inspector code utilized during the casting process.BELGIUM: Denotes the country of origin, where original mid-century   Descoware was exclusively produced before the brand was acquired by Le Creuset in the 1970s.