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Johnson's
Cross-Wise Roller Fluter
Here is another example of an inventor who went to great lengths to devise a
fluter variation of imaginative design but of questionable utility.
In the late 1800's most manufacturers were producing roller fluters with lengthwise
orientations. This fellow revised the design of the flutes on the roller
itself so it could be rolled across the wider dimension of the fluter plate
rather than along the narrower length. If the idea was to allow a wider
area of fabric to be fluted with each roll, the concept was brilliant but one
fatal flaw was overlooked---the width of the roller was not correspondingly
increased to the wider size, so there would have been no significant gain in
productivity! Nonetheless the fluter was marketed as Johnson's patent,
probably with little more than marginal success as they are infrequently found.
This example is marked with the Johnson name both on the handle of the roller
and on the tab of the fluter plate. The fluting portion of the roller
is a lead-based metal, the handle itself is black japanned iron, as is the matching
and decorative trivet. The roller plate is also of a lead-based
material, and the underside of it is ribbed to accept a likewise-fitted heating
slug, which in this example is no longer present. The opportunity
to own this unusual style fluter comes few and far between.
Good . . . . . $175.00 SOLD
Unusual
Hinged Roller Fluter This unmarked
example remains somewhat of a mystery as to its manufacturer. It is unusual
in that the design and construction of its base and fluter plate are hinged
together without pins. Instead, there are two slots cast into the base
that accept the two tabs which are cast into the design of the plate.
The 2 1/4" diameter roller is somewhat Shepard Hardware Co.-like in appearance,
but that is just speculation on my part and could probably be disputed.
What won't be disputed is the fine craftsmanship of the piece and the outstanding
condition. It has not been over-cleaned and boasts a wonderfully mellow
surface appearance, with the base still retaining 95% of its original gold wash.
The slug has long since been left behind, but that in no way detracts from this
unusual piece.
Good . . . . . $125.00 SOLD
North Bros. Roller Fluter Fluters are getting harder and harder to find, and no collection is complete without this classic from North Bros., the famous Philadelphia manufacturer. This firm is renowned for their cast iron products and tools which helped fill every American consumer's needs nearly 100 years ago. The nickel plating on this piece is super, the casting is smooth and evenly patina'd. There is no slug, and there is a wonderful burn mark on the wooden handle as a testament to the labor or love required of the housewife of this period in order to maintain her family's well-dressed image. It's a nice one!
Good . . . . . $75.00 SOLD
Griswold's
"The Erie Fluter" 3-pc Fluting Iron The Griswold Manufacturing Company of Erie, PA produced some of the finest quality
cast iron housewares of any manufacturer of it's day or ever since. Perhaps
best known for their cast iron cookware, they actually produced a wide variety
of other cast iron kitchenware and other household necessities, including irons,
trivets and this 3-piece fluting iron. In keeping with the high quality
of workmanship of their entire line, the casting on this removable handle rocker
fluter is flawless. This fluter was available in two different finishes,
a nickel plated version and this one, the model with the iron finish. Unlike
most examples that are found, this one looks like it was never used and never
heated, still retaining all of the original gold striping on the base and traces
of it on the rocker top as well. There is very slight evidence of wear
to the black japanning on the removable handle, but it appears to be more from
age than from use. It latches with a tight, secure fit to the rocker top.
The Erie Fluter name and decoration that are cast into the rocker top are strong
and crisp. The top plate has the proper #298 pattern number and the bottom
plate is marked with it #297. This fluter displays really well!
Good . . . . . $200.00 SOLD
Patented
Indicator Fluter with Temperature Gauge
At first glance this piece looks like a typical roller fluter, but when
you look closely you see there is a pointer built into one end that indicates
whether or not you are about to scorch your good shirt. Not a thermometer
per say, but within the fluting base is a piece of steel that moves as it gets
hot to make for a heat-activated gauge. This same fellow also manufactured
an indicator spade-shaped flatiron under the same patent, but I don't imagine
either were very much of a commercial success given the few of them that you
come across. It was kind of a goofy idea as it probably didn't tell you
the fluter was too hot until it was too late to matter. This fluting
has been in our collection for a number of years---we were happy to find it
one day at Brimfield, just a few steps ahead of the four other die-hard iron
collectors who were there.
Good . . . . . $495.00 SOLD
Shepard
Roller Fluter The Shepard Hardware Co. was prolific,
and you could make a career out of just collecting their fluters to acquire
all the numerous variations. This model is not marked with their name,
but the roller, designed with their trademark diamond-shaped vent holes and
marked with the "Patd 1880" date is theirs. The "Patented Dec. 17, 1878"
mark on the bottom of the base is a Shepard patent date. Not one
that frequently turns up, this base is rather unique being comprised of a fluter
plate and heating slug that are cast separately and then riveted together.
This roller fluter still retains much of its original finish.
Good . . . . . $75.00 SOLD
Fluting
Iron This 3 piece roller fluter is nice condition.
The nickel top lifts off the base to be heated and acts as the slug.
Nice form to the cast iron wavy design base and the handle too. It is
unmarked as to maker.
Good . . . . . $145.00 SOLD
Ogden's
Patent Fluter This is only the second one of these I have seen
in 15-20 years. We found one back then in an out-of-the-way backwoods
shop in the Midwest and have not seen another since then. Boy do I miss
those days of turning stuff up! Now it seems most of these hard to find
irons are all in long time collections like this one. This example is unmarked, and I am getting the name Ogden from Dave Irons' book, where he shows one he says is marked "Patent Applied For". That could make this an even earlier model. Or perhaps it was marked in stenciled lettering that has worn off, although there is still a good amount of original paint remaining. (Or perhaps even the patent model missing its tags!)
The condition of this fluter is very nice. The roller handle is hollow to accept a heating slug. Amazingly it has not gotten separated from its proper and original fluting board. The walnut back board is nice, and the brass fluting board looks great.
Good . . . . . $1675.00 SOLD
Doty
Patent Fluting Iron w/ Heater Slug The slug
is corrugated and slides in under the brass fluting plate from the side.
Good . . . . . $395.00 SOLD
Sundry
Patent Fluting Iron
Good . . . . . $195.00 SOLD
JBK
Horseshoe Logo Rocker Fluter Much harder
to find than the "Good Luck" horseshoe rocker fluter!
Good . . . . . $295.00 SOLD
Saxton
& Amidon Fancy Base Roller Fluter A rare
roller fluter with a name I have never seen before.
Good . . . . . $295.00 SOLD
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