Antique 1860s Waterman #5 Muffin Pan

Antique 1860s Waterman #5 Muffin Pan
Nathaniel Waterman cast iron shallow muffin pan made by the N. Waterman Co. of Boston, Massachusetts
Pan is marked with the number 5 on bottom of handle and MY on top of handle the Waterman on top of the other handle is very faint and hard to read.
This pan was patented April 5th, 1859.

History,
Nathaniel Waterman of Boston Massachusetts is acknowledged as having first patented in 1859 what is considered the quintessential gem muffin pan design, at the time calling it an "egg pan". The main features of the patent were (1) the individual cups with cut-outs between each to allow for the even circulation of heat around them, but (2) still being sufficiently connected together to promote conduction of heat through the iron. Multiple configurations of several shapes were devised, each with a unique number assigned that came to be employed as somewhat of a standard, even by other manufacturers who-- with or without authorization-- copied the designs.

Circa, 1860
Measures, 12"x7.25"x.75"
Condition, very nice, needs to be lightly cleaned and seasoned.
Please see all pictures as they are part of the description.


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