Le Creuset - Casserole dish - No. 16 - source

Small single-block Le Creuset France cast iron frying pan, old model No. 16.
An especially interesting piece because of its compact proportions, traditional shape, and long single-piece iron handle, with a hole at its end for hanging. It also has a small side handle bearing the LE CREUSET raised marking, characteristic of the French house's craftsmanship.
The pan features a beautiful black finish, with an interior surface also black and a patina reflecting its use. Cast iron, Le Creuset’s emblematic material, provides excellent heat retention and distribution.
The No. 16 marking is also visible on the bottom of the piece.

Specifications
Brand: Le Creuset
Origin: France
Model: pan No. 16
Material: cast iron
Color: black
Type: small frying pan / skillet
Handle: long cast-iron handle with hanging hole
Small side handle: yes, with LE CREUSET marking
Bottom markings: Le Creuset France – No.16

Dimensions:
Height: 5 cm
Total length with handle: 30.5 cm
Width: 19 cm
Weight: approximately 1.5 kg

Condition
Very good vintage overall, with a lovely patina on the cast iron related to age and use.
The interior surface is homogeneous and retains its black appearance. Some marks and color variations related to use are naturally present, but the pan is fully functional.

The photographs show precisely its condition, its markings, and the different finishes of the cast iron.

Le Creuset: a true French heritage
Founded in 1925 in Fresnoy-le-Grand, in Hauts-de-France, Le Creuset has become one of the major global references for enamelled cast iron cooking. The French house has preserved for a century a know-how based on the robustness of cast iron, the quality of enamelling, and keen attention to shapes and colors.

Le Creuset enamelled cast iron is still produced in France at the brand’s historic foundry. This longevity explains why older Le Creuset pieces are now sought after for both culinary quality and patrimonial and aesthetic interest.

This little No. 16 perfectly illustrates this philosophy: a simple, robust, timeless utensil designed to accompany generations of cooks.

A pretty vintage Le Creuset piece, both functional, decorative, and collectible.

Protective, careful shipping.

Kind regards.