The Griswold No. 9 Cast Iron Skillet features a large block logo with the model number 710 B, indicative of its production by the Griswold Manufacturing Company, known for high-quality cast iron cookware in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This skillet is designed for versatile cooking, with a smooth cooking surface and a heat-retaining cast iron construction, characteristic of Griswold's craftsmanship.