This. When Grandma died, I got one of her cast iron skillets, my cousin got the other. Both antiques, one of which is rumored to date possibly civil war era.At 70, I gave my grandkids each one of my grandparents cast iron pans that I have used for years. Today's kids don't have a clue how to take care of a good cast iron pan. Throw them in the dish washer, Never seasoned them. Even after giving them detailed instructions. Plan on collecting them back. Get them some microwave cook wear.
I later found out she left it in her detached, unconditioned garage for years. It rusted so she thought it was ruined so she threw it away.
And I;m pretty sure mine isnt the older one.