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Acorn
Mfg. Co. "Tank in the Handle" Gas Iron This is probably one of the most unusual and graphic of all gas
irons! Manufactured by the Acorn Brass Mfg. Co. of Chicago, Illinois,
and patented in 1913, this gas powered clothes iron claims the unusual feature
of having the fuel tank designed as part of the handle. How well it actually
worked might be debatable, but what is undeniable is that it has a wildly streamlined
"modern" look. Can you imagine the feeling of pushing around an iron that
resembled a rocket or missile---that must have appealed to the more adventurous
consumers of the day but frightened away just as many! Given how few of
these irons are found I would guess it was not a huge marketing success.
This example is in very nice condition. There are a few minor chips in the black enamel finish, which do not distract and are hardly noticeable. Like every other one of these irons I have ever seen there is a small amount of soot on the underside of the handle, which must have been inherent in the way it was designed---and I imagine many women simply stopped using them after the first flare up, which just adds another layer of desirability to the story of these unusual and rare irons. What I haven't ever seen before on the other hand is the original parts list / instruction sheet / directions for operating which is included with this iron. My favorite part of it reads: "After following the directions given and you find that you are still unable to secure satisfactory results, do not become discouraged.........as the irons are correct in mechanical construction, and it may be some little trifling trouble that must be overcome.
Good . . . . . $1375.00 SOLD
The Grand Jewel Gas Iron There is no way of knowing who the manufacturer of this good-looking fuel iron was, but the name "Grand Jewel" is boldly cast into the top in fancy letters with a five-point star in-between the words. The rear-mounted tank is offset to one side and has a decorative wing nut-style screw cap. Another wing nut provides the release for the top. The wooden handle was obviously modeled from a Mrs. Potts type sadiron. There is one small apology in the form of a small ding in the gas tank, but this is one of those gas irons with great eye-appeal and one that is sure to become one of your favorites!
Good . . . . . $125.00 SOLD
Coleman
No. 5 Green Enamel Gasoline Iron
According to Carol and Jimmy Walker's research
on the history of the Coleman Company, the Model 5 was made between 1930 and
1932 and was the last of the torch-lighting non-pressurized Coleman irons.
This example, which features the elongated ball-shaped nickel plated tank, is
in nice overall condition. There are a few chips in the enamel which you
can see in the photos but it still looks good overall, and this one has its
original wrench included.
Good . . . . . $95.00 SOLD
Coleman
No. 1 Gasoline Iron
The Coleman Company of Wichita, Kansas
manufactured over 30 different models of iron over the their long production
period. The Coleman No. 1, the first iron to bear the Coleman name, was manufactured
around 1924 according to longtime iron collectors and researchers Carol and
Jimmy Walker. Obviously in those early days the company had no idea of
what was to come in terms of successive models---although this model has become
known as the Coleman No.1 the iron is not marked with the model number but simply
says "The Coleman Iron". This example is complete with its wrench, trivet,
and original instructions.
Good . . . . . $75.00 SOLD
Unusual
Gas Iron with Bell Shaped Tank
This unusual iron is unmarked thus it's
maker remains a mystery. The unique shape of its rear-mounted tank with
its decorative wing nut screw-top gives it a most distinctive look. The
release latch at the front end of the iron, which allows for the removal of
the top, reveals the nicely dovetailed construction design that holds the top
to the base at the back end. Another unusual design feature is the use
of the pronged pieces that enable the handle assembly to stand up off the iron
top to provide an effective means of heat dissipation far superior to the more
typical asbestos solution. I don't believe this iron is pictured in the
iron books, and it is not one that I have ever previously had the opportunity
to own. Here's your chance to make it yours!
Good . . . . . $95.00 SOLD
Noel
Self-Heating Fuel Iron John
S. Noel of Grand Rapids, Michigan got his name on this liquid fuel iron, which
shares the same Feb. 28, 1911 patent date as several other gas irons of the
same exact design. Obviously a situation where one company sold the rights
to manufacture it to another, and then another, not unlike the bank I used to
deal with that changed their name so many times in one year that it used to
make me wonder who really had my money! The condition of this iron guarantees
you a good investment!
Good . . . . . $225.00 SOLD
E-Z
Sad Iron Gas Iron
This liquid fuel iron is boldly marked "E-Z Sad Iron Hydrocarbon"
and features a round rear-mounted fuel tank. Research uncovered by Carol
& Jimmy Walker indicates that was manufactured by the Enterprise Tool & Metal
Works of Chicago, IL in the late 'teens, and is the "progenitor" of The Coleman
Company's early "Hydro-Carbon" iron. The condition of this example
is fine, and it's one that will add variety to your fuel iron collection.
Good . . . . . $95.00 SOLD
W.
F. Shaw's Patent Gas Jet Iron
Though at first glance it looks like just
another sadiron, closer examination reveals a more complex design. The
body of this iron is unusually thick, and there is an opening in the back end
that opens up to a hollow cavity within. There are two channels on either side
of the cavity walls which are vented to the outside, as you can see by the slots
on the top side of the base. Gas jet irons were made to be heated by inverting
them over a wall-mounted gas outlet, and were marketed as a cleaner alternative
to the blackened soot that was inevitable when irons were heated on the stovetop.
This iron is clearly marked with a nice early patent date of Sept. 1 1857.
Good . . . . . $225.00 SOLD
"Victor"
Logansport Indiana Liquid Fuel Iron This handsome
gas iron looks to have seen little if any use on the ironing board judging from
the condition, and it exhibits several noteworthy features. The manufacturer's
name and location is boldly and clearly cast into the top, along with the words
"Pat Appld For". Beneath that a brass tag was applied by what appears
to have been the iron's distributor or marketing company stating that it is
guaranteed by the "Munybak" (as in money-back) Company of Bluffton, Indiana.
I have a feeling they might not be in business anymore, but I will honor that
guarantee and you can send it back to me for a full refund if you don't like
the operation of this iron! With nearly all of the nickel plating
remaining I know you won't have any complaints about the condition.
Good . . . . . $225.00 SOLD
Early
Patented Front Tank Fuel Iron
Here is an example of a unusual fuel iron that is not pictured
in any of the available reference material on antique irons. It is boldly
marked under the heat shield with a patent date of July 11, 1893, one of the
earliest patent dates for a liquid fuel iron that I am aware of. It features
the design and construction that was initially used with the first gasoline
irons, where the fuel tank is mounted at the front end of the iron, somewhat
obstructing the ironer's view. This was a common problem with early fuel
iron design that was to be improved upon by moving the tank to the back end
of the iron in the decades that followed the turn-of-the-century. But
in these early years that was yet to be figured out. This iron is in outstanding
original condition and a great looking example a yet-to-be researched iron patent.
Good . . . . . $250.00 SOLD
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