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German
Child Size Ox-Tongue Iron with Engraved Sides
This is a unusual and seldom seen
mini ox tongue iron. The body is solid but meant to resemble it's full-size
slug-heated counterpart. The decoration on the side is of a fire breathing
dragon. It is very detailed and very finely cast. A special little
3 1/2" iron! Highly recommend!
Good . . . . . $395.00 SOLD
Patented Chalfant Mfg. Co. Gas Jet Heated "Toilet" Iron This small iron was patented by L. Wilkinson on January 3, 1871 and produced by the Chalfant Mfg. Co. of Philadelphia. Measuring just 3" long it was marketed as both a toy and a toilet sad iron which could be heated in just 3 minutes on a gas jet and used when traveling or at home for those quick touch-ups in the dressing room. Note the hollow body and the front and rear openings. With most of the original nickel plating remaining and the patent date clearly stamped in the side, I guarantee you will love the condition of this example!
Good . . . . . $195.00 SOLD
The
Pearl Wood Handled Toy Iron This pretty little double pointed antique child's iron is another all-time favorite
of collectors and features a non-detachable wooden handle and decorative black
japanned top on a nickel plated base. This classic is the 3 3/4" version
and it's condition is...........
Good . . . . . $45.00 SOLD
Child-Size
/ Miniature Geneva Rocker Fluter The full-size version of this fluting iron
is probably the most frequently found of all fluters. But change your
tune on this one, because it is the little one, with a base that measures just
2" x 3 1/2" and standing barely 2 1/4" tall. This child-size version has
to be one of the least frequently found of all little irons and it always tops
the want list of brand new and long-time collectors alike. This
is only the second example of this miniature fluter I have ever owned, and it
couldn't be in finer condition. It is guaranteed to be old and genuine
and certain to be one of the highlights of your iron collection.
Good . . . . . $450.00 SOLD
Myers
Patent Double Point Miniature Lace Iron
According to Judy Politzer's reference in the classic reference Tuesday's
Children, Reuben Meyers was granted a patent for this pressing iron as a
"lace iron", although it undoubtedly doubled as an iron small enough to be easily
handled by a child. Hailing from Mount Joy, PA this iron is beautifully
designed and manufactured to the same exacting standards of workmanship that
the other assorted Meyers irons are known for. This example is the smaller
size of the double pointed irons measuring 3 1/2" in length. The spring
loaded latching mechanism makes a tight and secure hold to the base, which is
indented to receive the handle. There is a tiny split in the wood, but
it is minor. About 50% of the nickel plating remains on the base.
Good . . . . . $145.00 SOLD
Stevens "Our Pet" Child Size Toy Iron This is an example of another beautifully crafted iron by J & E Stevens Co. of Cromwell, Connecticut, a company well-regarded for their mechanical banks and other cast iron toys. This delightful antique toy iron is aptly named "Our Pet", and it exhibits the exceptionally high quality of workmanship that has come to be associated with the Stevens name. The casting of this 3 1/2" iron is superb with the bottom of the base being incredibly smooth and finely finished, and the lettering on top is distinct. The thin sole, the grace of the handle posts, and the form of the wooden grip are perfectly balanced and delicate in design. This iron is in very nice condition with lots of original black japanning on the base and a smooth rich patina to the wood. Handle is stamped with the words "Pat Apd For". It is guaranteed old and original and guaranteed to please!
Good . . . . . $175.00 SOLD
Sensible
No. 6 Sad Iron Variation Marked "R.M.W. & Co."
A variation of the typical Sensible No. 6 little iron, this one bears a patent
date of June 13 '88 cast into the edge of the handle, a year later than the
original Streeter patent, and according to Frank & Judy Politzer it is probably
a Canadian look-a-like. Note the detailing in the wooden handle grip.
The base of the iron measures 3 7/8" and is turned up polisher-style at one
end.
Good . . . . . $125.00 SOLD
Streeter's
Sensible No. 6 Detachable Handle Child's Sad Iron
You could make an interesting collection of antique irons by simply collecting
all of the many variations and sizes of irons made by Nelson R. Streeter & Co.
of Upstate New York. The Sensible No. 6 is one of the smallest that they
manufactured and is a 4" double-pointed removable handle style patented in the
late 1800's. The spring-loaded thumb latch makes for a secure fit, and
this is the version that features indented side panels on the base. There
is a bit of texture from pitting on the top and top edges of the base, but the
nickeled portions on the sides and the entire bottom are smooth and have most
of their original nickel remaining and the wooden grip is excellent.
Good . . . . . $125.00 SOLD
Rare
Stevens Child Size Sad Iron
I don't believe I have seen this iron pictured
or identified in any of the books, but given the exquisite design, the style
of the handle, and the high quality of the casting I am willing to wager that
it is one more in the line of J. & E. Stevens. The wafer-thin base measures
just under 3" long.
Good . . . . . $145.00 SOLD
Engraved
Amazoc 1 3/4" Sad Iron
Even though these irons are from Mexico, they
are the hand work of the finest craftsman, and not to be confused with the cheap
reproductions of common sadirons that have recently come from that country.
These highly engraved, finely crafted hard steel decorative irons come from
the Puebla area of central Mexico, which is noted for its beautiful and artistic
metalwork including that of the highly regarded Mexican bit, spur, gun and knife
makers of the past decades. This example measures 1 3/4" long and has
the characteristic thin base and delicate engraving. It also exhibits
the circle of tiny dots around the handle sockets where a punch was used to
tighten the bond between the base of the little iron and the decorative handle.
Good . . . . . $125.00 SOLD
This is just a sample of the many antiques we have sold. Click link to see other Sales Archive Pages on this Site.
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