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"Thermo" by Goldman Electric Co. Electric
Spade Shape Pressing Iron This iron
has its original cord with porcelain plugs. Very Good . . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!!
LMP Double Point Center Mount Electric Pressing Iron This
unusual electric iron is marked with the company initials and patent
date. Other versions are not. Very nice!!
Very Good . . . . . . $35.00 SOLD!!
Fada Wireless Electric Iron
The F A D Andrea Co. of Long Island City,
NY is best known as the producer of some of the most highly collectible
radios ever made. It's been said that their Art Deco-inspired radios
in catalin and other early plastics rank as some of the true icons in the
history of design. The man behind the company was Frank Angelo
D'Andrea, who used his initials for the company name. No question
design was his forte, but a businessman he was not, and though his legend
lived on the company did not. I wasn't aware he tried his hand at
anything other than electric radios, but apparently (probably as a last
ditch effort to save his ailing company) he ventured into iron
manufacturing. It must have been for a very short period of time
because I could find no online references to his irons. This example
is in excellent condition. and is a bit unusual in that it's heated
not by plugging it in directly to the wall but by means of an electric
trivet / stand. You plug the trivet in and the contact points on the
trivet heat the body of the iron. The markings indicate a patent was
applied for, but I doubt it ever went into widespread production. An
unusual find!!
Very Good . . . . . . $175.00 SOLD!
Pacific
Electric Heating Co. Electric Pressing Iron Marked "Patent
Apl'd For" this iron is nice!!
Very Good . . . . . . $45.00 SOLD!
"Imperial"
Consolidated Gas
Iron Co. Electric Pressing Iron An interesting electric double point iron,
with matching trivet,
made by a company known for making gas irons.
Very Good . . . . . . $55.00 SOLD!
Dominion Electric Pressing Iron This
early electric iron is Canadian and made by the Dominion Elec. Co. Ltd. of
Ottawa, Canada. Very unusual!!Very Good . . . . . . $295.00 SOLD!
Pittsburgh Electric Specialties Electric Co.
"The Hedlite Iron" Electric Pressing Iron One of the most unusual and hard-to-find
of all electric irons. It was patented in 1914 by William Lyle of San
Francisco. The condition is fabulous on top of that. Headlight (untested)
included. Opportunity!Very Good . . . . . . $475.00 SOLD!
"Thermo" by Goldman Electric Co. Electric Sleeve Iron A hard to find electric iron with original cord
with porcelain plugs at both ends.Very Good . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
United Electric Heating Co. of Detroit, MI Electric
Pressing Iron
Note the hump design cast iron handle to allow space for the cord to enter
and be protected. Early and hard to find!
Very Good . . . . . . $375.00 SOLD!
Vin Max Puff Iron
This unusual clamp on electric iron is in like new
condition and ready to go to work, or back on the shelf in the next
collection.
Excellent. . . . . . $60.00 SOLD!!
A. C. Williams Double Point Electric
Iron This is the first one of
this exact iron I have ever had or seen. The markings say "THE A C
WILLIAMS CO RAVENNA, OHIO USA" and "PAT PENDG". It is designed
with a hard-wired electrical connection coming directly out of the base
along the side. A Google search turns up no others, and there is no mention
of this iron in the book or on the website concerning electric irons. There
is a variation of this iron having a removable side-mount plug, rather than
direct connect, pictured in one of the Irons books,
which would have been of later manufacture.Note the white porcelain screw type plug at the other end of the electric cord, indicating its manufacture prior to most houses being wired for appliances. I would imagine this iron dates from just after the turn of the century. This hard wired example is far rarer than the removable plug version, which once brought over $900 at auction in the way back when. Those were the days!
Very Good . . . . . . $225.00 SOLD!
Vici Decorated Enameled Electric
Iron This is a French iron with a
built-in trivet. Given it is set up to run
on 110 or 220 I assume it was sold as a travel iron. There is no damage to the enamel finish.
A very handsome piece!! Very Good . . . . . . $150.00 SALE PRICE . . . . . . $100.00 SOLD!
Grand Mfg. Co. Electric Tailors
/ Hatters Iron This electric hatters or tailors
iron hails from a little known company in Chicago, Illinois. A Google search
turns up nothing for the name nor the address. Apparently just another flash in
the pan.The overall cosmetic condition is very nice, and it heats up just fine. It has a minor apology. The cast iron electric wire housing at the rear has broken tabs on two sides so that it is just the bottom screw that is holding it in place. It is secure and could be repaired without too much trouble. Nice and heavy and just right for the job!
Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
Mint
in the Box Excello Vintage Electric Iron
Only a few of these are known, and there is little
information on this obscure maker other than a reference to their rarity on
the electric iron blog. Excellent . . . . . . $45.00 SOLD!
Mint Green
Saunders Silverstreak Pyrex Glass Iron
The Saunders Silver Streak irons are the best known, most desirable, and most highly sought after
of all "machine age" electric irons. This beauty is on the top of the "want list" of every iron
collector and people who appreciate design and form. Although they are often referred to as a
"Deco" iron, they actually date from the 1940's, during the WWII era when metal was in short supply
and when Pyrex cookware was becoming all the rage. Silverstreak irons were produced by the Saunders Machine and Tool Co. of New York utilizing Pyrex glass bodies provided by the Corning Glass Co. The entire top shell is Pyrex, with just the sole plate being chrome plated metal. They came in a range of colors including red, green, blue, silver and more. The name "Silver Streak" and its "Buck Rogers" design probably made it very appealing to the modern consumer, but the practical considerations of the fragility of a glass iron made them a short lived commodity. They were discontinued shortly after the war, and the company just seemed to fade into obscurity leaving behind one of the most sought after of ironing collectibles. This example has been restored and looks pretty good. The color of green is a little different and lighter and brighter green than typical.
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Early
Electric Iron with Deadman Switch I've
seen other Simplex irons, but never one with a deadman switch. In
fact, this is only the second iron I have ever had with a deadman switch.
The spring-loaded metal bar functioned as a safety feature to turn the heat
on and off. When the bar was held down against the handle it allowed
current to flow and the iron to heat up. When the bar was released the
current would stop so the iron would not overheat or start a fire.
Note the early screw-in plug. An interesting and historically
important piece in the evolution of technology! Good . . . . . . SOLD!
H. Von Alven & Co. Boise, Idaho Electric Sad Iron
This is a previously unknown early electric iron
that hails from Boise, Idaho.
It carries a patent date of February 6, 1906 which is a known patent used by
other later iron makers. There is no reference to the man, the company,
or the iron on the internet. Check the tag in the other pictures. A rarity!! Good + . . . . . SOLD!
"Eureka"
by Barr Electric Mfg. Co. Sad Iron
This is a very early electric iron by an obscure maker in Cleveland, Ohio.
I found one reference from a 1907 magazine ad extolling the benefits and superior
performance of this new product. The picture in that ad had a cord that
looked a bit different, and it was probably an improvement over the direct drive
hook-up that this version is sporting. The washer in the corner is marked
with the name "Eureka", as is the top brass plaque giving the voltage and location.
The most interesting feature is that the bottom of this iron has a polisher-like
waffle texture surface. I have never seen this iron before although we
did have a Tailor Size by the same maker that sold very well a while back.
A must-have for the complete electric iron collection. As
an added bonus this rare iron comes with its rare marked cast iron trivet.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Blue Saunders Silver Streak Electric Glass
/ Pyrex Iron
The Saunders Silver Streak irons are the best known,
most desirable, and
most highly sought after of all "machine age" electric irons. This
beauty is on the top of the "want list" of every iron collector and people
who appreciate design and form.Although they are often referred to as a "Deco" iron, they actually date from the 1940's, during the WWII era when metal was in short supply and when Pyrex cookware was becoming all the rage. They were produced by the Saunders Machine and Tool Co. of New York utilizing Pyrex glass bodies provided by the Corning Glass Co. The entire top shell is glass or Pyrex, with just the sole plate being chrome plated metal. They came in a range of colors including red, green, blue, silver and more. (We recently saw a color not before seen and it was a metallic silvery green different from the bright kelly green usually seen.)
The name "Silver Streak" and its "Buck Rogers" design probably made it very appealing to the modern consumer, but the practical considerations of the fragility of a glass iron made them a short lived commodity. They were discontinued shortly after the war, and the company just seemed to fade into obscurity leaving behind one of the most sought after of ironing collectibles.
This example is in great condition with no peeling of the inner paint, and no major chips, flakes, or blemishes to the glass. It does heat up if your looking for that special iron to use on your special outfit!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Hayruss
Patented Cordless Electric Iron
I am not sure if this qualifies as the
first cordless electric iron, but it is certainly one of the first and most
definitely one of the weirdest looking. The patent was issued in 1934
to a Robert Roller. He must have sold the rights to the Hayruss firm from PA.
Note that the trivet / base is cast iron, and has a series of rollers for ease
of placement and removal. And probably put there on purpose to satisfy
the inventor's ego / desire to have his name incorporated into the design. It
has neat little pivoting wings built into the sides to make insertion an easy
task as well. This whole affair is quite different from the patent drawings,
but the idea is the same. It is set up with a special plug with two arms that seat into the sockets provided on the trivet / base. It looks like it could also be used with a standard cord if so desired. In reading the patent he presented this idea as making it applicable to most any electric iron with a similar plug at the rear. A neat touch. The iron and the trivet carry the same Hayruss name, so this is not an aftermarket marriage, this is the real deal.
There is some damage to the plastic parts. The plastic plug that fits into the iron is cracked and has been repaired with black tape. The plastic housing for the plug on the trivet / stand is cracked as well. It is still solid and not loose, but it is cracked.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Early
Double Point Imperial Electric Iron w/ original Trivet
This is a interesting looking iron with its original
trivet. The iron is marked "Imperial Consolidated Home Equipment Corp."
and hails from New York,NY. There really weren't too many double point electric
irons produced---apparently by the time electricity came into use manufacturers
had decided that the spade shape was the way to go. This is one we have
not seen before.
Good . . . . . SOLD
The
American Electric Heating Corp. Patented 1893 Electric Iron
Electric
irons are the bane of most antique iron dealers and collectors. Oh
sure there are a few later examples that are considered rare and desirable, but there
are millions of the other ones that no one, and I mean no one, cares
about. This is not to disparage or talk down to those who do
collect electric irons (I have a few boxes of them myself). It is
about being offered electric irons at prices, and seeing electric irons
with prices on them, that would make one think that they might actually
be rare or desirable.
On the other hand this
is the most unusual electric iron that we have ever seen or owned, and
certainly one of the most unusual and rare electric plugs
available. ( I was once told it was
common.) Check out that plug! I have never seen it before
nor have I seen this
style "deadman switch" in the handle which would allow one to control the heat by
squeezing and releasing the lever as needed. It has an extremely
early (for an electric iron) patent date
from 1893 on the plate on the rear. The lady of the house
must have really been excited when she got to upgrade from the stove
heated model to this new and previously unheard of marvel of electrical
technology, and I'll bet hubby even bought her one of those new
fangled electric vacuum cleaners as a replacement for her pump vacuum to
go with it. Progress 1890's style.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Green
Silver Streak Glass / Pyrex Deco Style
Electric Iron The Silver Streak Electric
Iron by Saunders has a great
design with a lot of eye appeal. They came in about 5 different
colors, and the color was applied to the inside of the glass.
Depending on the storage conditions, and other factors we have seen them
in conditions ranging from near mint to bubbling and peeling. This
green one is one of the nicer we have had.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Red
Silver Streak Deco Pyrex Iron One of the most desirable of all irons,
this beauty is on the top of the want list of every iron collector. Manufactured
by the Saunders Company, this electric iron is totally unique in that its entire
top shell is glass or Pyrex, with just the sole plate being chrome plated metal.
Although they are often referred to as a "Deco" iron, they actually date from
the 40's, during the WWII era when metal was in short supply and when Pyrex
cookware was becoming all the rage. They were made in red, blue, green
and clear. The name "Silver Streak" and its "Buck Rogers" design probably
made it very appealing to the modern consumer, but the practical considerations
of the fragility of a glass iron made them a short lived commodity. I
don't have to tell you how scarce these Pyrex irons are in this condition, with
no cracks or chips or apologies, so I will just say that this example is sure
to please.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Knapp
Monarch Round
Electric Iron This unusual iron has a great
design with a lot of eye appeal. Knapp Monarch was known for their
innovative and interesting design electric irons. They tried
to create and hold a market with the look of their irons, and it worked
in some instances. After a while though they were simply
overwhelmed by the sheer volume of common cheap irons being offered up.
This particular electric iron has in the past sold very well for a lot more money than this. I have seen auction or sales reports for up to $600.00, but the concept of over supply caught up with the limited demand and the end price has suffered. Why that idea works sometimes and not others is another question.
Good . . . . . SOLD
The
Pettipoint Electric Iron A great
design with a lot of eye appeal. This particular electric iron has
in the past sold very well for a lot more money than this, but the concept of
supply and demand caught up with the over supply killing the limited demand, and
hurting the end price. Why that works sometimes and not others is
another question.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Early
Patented
Electric Iron This would be considered a
first generation electric iron. Right now the supply of this vintage
electric iron is far less than the demand and the current values reflect
that. When the supply, which probably is not great, catches up with the
demand, which is very limited, there will be a price adjustment .
Good . . . . . SOLD
Electric
Hatters Iron A great
design and a rare iron. We have had or seen hundreds of non
electric hat making irons of this design, and just a couple electric ones.
Probably introduced just as the last boutique hat shop from that era was
closing.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Early
Patented Thermo Electric Sleeve Iron
Many of the major makers of sad irons saw the writing on the wall and
tried to adapt and keep up with the new idea of electricity and the
chore of ironing. It is an interesting period and some interesting
irons came from that time. I get a kick out of the patented ideas
for powering irons from after this iron was patented for some charcoal
irons or gas irons, ideas for fueling or heating irons using means that
were obviously in decline, but some fellows just could not give up the
old ideas.
Good . . . . . SOLD
1930's
Janis Iro-Case "Suitcase Iron"
This has to be one of the "best" and craziest
ideas in pressing iron manufacture history! As long as you remembered
your suitcase you would never forget to bring your travel iron, because the
handle of the suitcase is actually a real electric iron. No need to bring
along a travel iron. Unlatch the handle from the suitcase and voila, the
iron removes, electric cord and all, and you're ready to press your outfit.
How do travelers today get along without one!The manufacturer hailed from Wisconsin. I have seen these in quite the variety of coverings, from tweeds, plaids, and striped fabrics to slick leather or faux-leatherette, and in a variety of colors inside and out. Collect them all!
This example is in nice condition, though there is a little staining here and there. It's ready to display. Or even go with you on your next trip.
Very Good ..... SOLD!
Early Unknown Electric Iron
This early electric iron is only marked on the tail with the voltage info
and some other numbers. There is no name or other identifying info.
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Antique Electric Waage Iron
Never saw this in the box before. Nice!
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Antique Pelouze Electric Iron
Great lines!
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
1950's
Steam "Vaporizer" Electric Iron Point-of-Sale Display
What a super display piece. Cutting edge technology and promotion for
its time. I have never seen it offered before.
Have you?? Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Rare
& Early
Double Point United Electric Co. Electric Iron
This is a rare, early, unusual, and very good looking. Possibly the
only example known. Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Rare Electric
Sleeve Iron w/ Plug & Trivet
This is a rare and unusual iron manufactured by Harwood Electric Heating Co.
of Hutchinson, Kansas. Possibly the only example known. Highly
recommend! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
"Little David" Granite Ware
Travel Iron This one is really
different with a nice speckled enamel finish and unusual electric plug.
The handle detaches so you can put it in your suitcase and take it with you. A pretty little iron!!Fine . . . . . . SOLD!
Spade Shape Porcelain
Handle Electric Travel Iron The
handle has great form!! And note the built-in trivet stand.Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Universal Electric Iron
with Auxiliary Steam
That black thing is an auxiliary water tank and base. They probably sold
this on late night TV, if TV was around when this came out.Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Eureka Cordless Electric Iron
The base is designed to "plug" the iron in. There is something wrong
with the button switch in the base---it's loose---but it looks fine.Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Panel-Matic Electric Iron
Look at the ribbed sides. Cool!! The condition is very nice!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Blue Saunders Silver Streak
Pyrex / Glass Pressing Iron
As nice as they come!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Petipoint Electric Iron
Space age design. It looks like it could take off! The condition is very nice!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
GE Demonstrator Salesman Sample Electric Iron
The iron is marked "Demonstrator Not For Sale". But it is!
Condition of both the iron and case are very nice!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
The Electrical Heating
&
Mfg. Co. Electric Pressing Iron
This is an early electric iron that hails from a long defunct St. Louis,
Missouri electric company. It has been refinished but looks good. Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Westinghouse
Electric Tailors Iron
The condition of this one is second to none. The
name stamp on the cross bar is weak, but I have others that are the same design
with easier to read stamps, and that is what this is.
Good . . . . . SOLD!!
Erla
Electric Clothes Iron This is a rare electric
iron. The paperwork indicates the company hailed from Los Angeles. Google turns
up just one reference to this iron on a site about electric irons saying the one
pictured there is the only one known. We owned and sold that one---here is your chance to
own the second one. It probably dates from just after WWII when defense contractors in CA were trying to find new products to feed the American consumer and tooling up to make something other than guns and war material.
Condition, condition, condition. It has never been used and is very nice. Opportunity!!
Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Excello
Electric Clothes Iron This too is a rare
electric iron. The tag indicates the company hailed from Chicago. Google
searches turned up little info other than a reference to ads for the iron from
the late 1940's. It came out of a sale here in CA with the Erla above, and must
have been a salesman or shopkeepers stock It is new-old-stock and very nice.
Opportunity!!
Fine . . . . . . SOLD!
Red Saunders Silver Streak Pyrex Glass Electric Iron
These unique Pyrex irons are on the top of
every iron collector's want list. The condition of this example is very nice!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Rare and Early Double Point United Electric Co. Electric Iron
This is only the second example of this iron we have ever offered,
and possibly only the second one known to exist. Iron collector and
author Jay Raymond indicates that United Electric Heating was an obscure
maker, founded in Detroit in the late 1890's. There is a spade shape
example of a United Electric iron pictured in his book, but not this double
pointed version. Rare!
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Early and Rare
Small Size United Electric Heating Co. Double Point
Iron This company, which hailed
from Detroit, Michigan, was founded in the 1890's and operated for just a
few short years under that name. On the left is the rare standard-size
5 lb. double-point United Electric Co. iron that we offered, and sold, on the
last list. For this list we are offering the ultra-rare 3 lb. version,
the one on the right, which I don't believe has ever come to market before. The condition of this smaller example is exceptional. It has a proper cord and screw-type plug. And here's the best part---the price of this one is no more than the last one! Don't miss the opportunity to own an important first-generation electric iron in much better condition than the one the other guy got!
Excellent . . . . . . SOLD!
General Electric / English Electric Tailor Iron
This large and heavy tailor iron is marked General Electric / Made in
England. The voltage is 220. It is a variation I have never had
before with the switch mounted on a cast iron housing. Different and
in super condition! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
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