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Acorn Brass Mfg Co Tank-in-Handle Fuel 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" Buck Rogers 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. Two different variations of this iron were
manufactured. On one version the base was enameled: on the other, of
which this is an example, the base was blackened steel. The iron is in
very good condition with clear manufacturer's marking on the end cap of the
tank. Definitely an eye-catcher for the collection!!Very Good . . . . . . $895.00 SOLD!
Invincible
Iron Co. Natural Gas Pressing Iron I've
never seen this iron before and I don't believe you'll find it in any of the
iron books or in any past iron auction results. A rare opportunity to
acquire---highly recommend!!
Very Good . . . . . . $750.00 SOLD!
Prometheus Revolving Gas
Iron Named after the Greek deity who
stole fire from Mt. Olympus and gave it to mankind (so we could iron). Marked on the handle upright post with the name.
The mechanics work perfectly. A great looking iron!! Very Good . . . . . . $275.00 SALE PRICE . . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!
Under Handle
Round Tank Gas
Fuel Iron This is an unusual variant and one
of the many different attempts to move the fuel tank out of the way.
Not bad as long as the idea of pushing a small lit bomb around concerns you.Gas irons came about as energy technology was developing and progressing. First hot rocks were used, then irons set on the stove, then when coal was king charcoal irons were all the rage, but soon after liquid fuel gas irons or natural gas irons made coal as an energy source seem antiquated. The days of gas irons were short-lived with the introduction of electricity, and so the progression continues. Or does it? Now, with the idea backed by our current leaders of the re-introduction of coal, dubbed "clean coal", perhaps that line of progression is really just a circle, and we are now headed backward. And perhaps gas and coal irons will make a comeback!!
Very Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
Feldmeyer Patent Alcohol
Iron The tank is marked with the
Barracuda swimming through a ring logo. This example is in fine
condition still sporting nearly all of its original nickel plating. It is
substantially larger than the smaller size
ones you typically see. Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
Davis
Gray Speckle
Enamel / Graniteware Gas Iron This is an English
natural gas iron, and in very nice condition. My pictures make the
color look a little blue-ish but it's more towards a light gray tone, with
white speckles. Very pretty!! Very Good . . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!
OTTO Natural Gas Iron
This is English and in exceptionally nice condition.
Excellent . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
English Natural Gas Sad
Iron The cast top has the name James
Keith, and the company name Blackman Co. Ltd.. A handsome iron in nice condition.
Very Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
Hot
Cross Natural Gas Iron Hailing from
Great Britain this iron shows supurb casting and is in outstanding
condition. Very Good . . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!
Capwell
Natural Gas Iron The casting indicates
it received a patent, but I wonder how commercially successful it was, given
that the way the handle is set up you have to pull rather than push it
across the ironing board. Very Good . . . . . . $85.00 SOLD!
Gem
"Bright Lite" Gas Iron A lesser known manufacturer
from Albert Lea, MN this iron
is not one you see very often. Note the slightly offset fuel tank. Very Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
Salters
Gas Iron A good looking English natural
gas iron, complete with it's unusual trivet having rear "feet" of different
heights so when resting on it the iron tilts back and to the side. Very Good . . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!
"Tuna
Can" Tank Under Handle Gas Iron I've seen this referred to
as The Standard Iron but I don't believe it is marked. The unusual
shape of the fuel tank reminds me of a tuna fish can!
Very Good . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
Vulcan Natural Gas Iron with Trivet
The cast iron top has all the name and maker info
cast into it. The trivet is a cut-out design that spells the name. A great
looking iron in super condition.
Very Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
Jubilee Gas Iron
Hailing from Omaha, NE the condition of this patented
liquid fuel iron is second to none. Excellent . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
Cannon-K700 Natural Gas Iron This iron has a single
upright handle post design supporting the heat shield and a very strange
model number designation. English and unusual!!
Very Good . . . . . . $145.00 SOLD!
Fletcher
& Russell Patent Natural Gas Iron on Trivet
This is an English iron, complete with a very
distinctive trivet. The condition is
wonderful. An impressive iron that is seldom seen here in the states!! Very Good . . . . . . $295.00 SOLD!
Keith
& Blackman
Enameled British Gas Iron This natural
gas iron is in super condition. The condition of the enamel is just
about as good as it gets! The manufacturer's name and the words
"Patents Pending" are cast into each side of the handle. Note the
unusual design in the way the gasline is incorporated into the handle, and
also how the rear exhaust is most definitely right-hand-centric. A
charmer!! Very Good . . . . . . $495.00 SALE PRICE . . . . . . $375.00 SOLD!
Doran Gas
Iron An unusual iron and quite rare!
A lot of different ideas were used to try and get the fuel tank out of the
way on gas irons so the user could have a better view of the garment being
ironed, and be able to better use this new
idea of fuel powered irons. While other makers went low or
tried every other imaginable location one could think of---to the left,
or right, underneath or as part of the handle etc. etc., Doran's idea was to go
high. Really high. Sadly, like Hillary he lost the race. Many
of the other ideas and designs were more appealing to the crowds than this odd looking thing and
won the day. Not many of these to be found!! Very Good . . . . . . $795.00 SOLD!
Beet-All Gas
Iron An English gas iron that has a long
sweeping charcoal iron-style chimney. The brass plaque is marked
"Beetall Mfg Co Birmingham, England" and depicts a reclining lion
on the globe. Super nice condition!! Very Good . . . . . . $350.00 SOLD!
Decorated German Gas Jet Pressing
Iron This nickel plated European gas jet
heated iron has a great decoration in the casting. Very pretty!! Very Good . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
"METRO"
English Natural Gas Iron
This is a really handsome natural gas iron that
hails from across the pond. The design is quite unique, having an
open-front handle and a semi-circular shield over a semi-circular air
vent of the same shape, which is located at the front of the iron. "Metro Pat No
8513/12" is cast into the top. Different!! Very Good . . . . . . $795.00 SOLD!
"The Crownall" Gas Iron This is an
English natural gas iron. It has an interesting design with a rear post open handle.
The brass tag on the base, depicting a reclining lion on the world,
identifies it as being made by "The Beetall Mfg Co" of Birmingham, England.
The condition is great---a very handsome piece!! Very Good . . . . . . $275.00 SOLD!
Patented July 4th 1893 Sultana
Gas Jet Iron w/ Stand
You don't find this one very often anymore. And this example is complete with a small stand that holds
the iron upside down to use as a heating pad / stove. It can also be used
as a trivet. Minor scorch to the handle that just adds character and
illustrates how it was used / heated. A nice looking little iron!! Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Australian
Aladdin Kerosene Enameled Gas Iron
This is a great looking iron and one we have seen just a couple of
times but have never had one to offer for sale. I believe this one came from the Walker collection /
auction. Very unusual!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Solid
Fuel Revolving British Boudoir Iron This
antique iron is delightfully different. It is marked "British Boudoir
Iron", and I guess it was marketed to the "upper crust", so that the lady of
the house could iron in the privacy of her room. Just to do a few little
things of course---I'm sure she had hired help to do the bulk of the it.
Anyway, this iron is heated by means of a pellet of flammable solid fuel.
The handle revolves and both sides are usable to iron with---since heat rises
whichever side was on top would always be heating while you were using the bottom
side. To get it heated initially you could turn the iron completely upside
down and rest it on the wooden handle, which served as a stand. Pretty
clever! There is a little bit of "slop" in the revolving mechanism as
there is nothing to actually lock it into position.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Davis
Porcelain / Enamel Natural Gas Iron I
think this vintage natural gas iron is English but it could be Australian.
Tell me if you know. The gray speckled porcelain is in great condition
and I love the form of the handle and the star wheel regulating screw.
Good . . . . . SOLD
British
Patent Graniteware "Metro" Natural Gas Iron
This is an iron I haven't ever seen before and it has a great look
to it. The tag on it says it's called the "Metro". From the shape
of it I think the idea was to convey the sense that it was modern and sleek
and would allow you to work with lightening-fast speed. Don't you agree
that there is something about it that just makes you want to push it around
on the ironing board! It has a great looking speckled gray and white graniteware
finish, and it's in super condition with almost 100% of the nickel plating remaining
and looking like it was hardly ever used.
Good . . . . . SOLD
The
Easy Gas Iron This unusual gas
iron has a great looking ribbed cast iron body and a horizontally oriented
tank. The condition is
second to none. Light her up and go!!
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Rear
Tank Gas Pressing Iron This looks
similar to the "Sun" brand, but is unmarked as far as I can see. It
has a very unusual burner design with a cast iron bowl-like design for the
burner that I do not recall ever seeing before. Be sure to check out
all the pics to see that. Overall a very nice iron sure to be a standout
in the collection. Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Unusual
Gas Iron with Front Mounted Fuel Tank
This iron is different because the fuel tank is mounted at the
front rather than the more typical placement at the rear. This was a short-lived
design because the general consensus was that having the tank out front blocked
the ironer's view of the work. And I have to admit, when I was pushing
this thing around on the tabletop to check it out I did find myself concentrating
or focusing more on that ball of fuel than paying attention to what I was doing.
I have heard collectors refer to this iron as "The Lamb", but what is actually
marked on the base is "Mfd by Imperial Brass Mfg. Co. Chicago". It's in
really nice condition and will shine with just a light cleaning.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Milwaukee
"Marvel" Patented Fuel Iron
This is a neat looking antique liquid fuel iron that shows some
resemblance to the Sun Mfg. Co. gas iron. This iron also has that distinctive
horizontal fuel tank. It says on it that it was manufactured in Milwaukee
by A.J.L. CH Co. and there is also the word "gasoline" stamped into the screw-on
fuel tank cap. There is an interesting lever that releases the tank and
burner assembly. The iron is in super condition and will clean up nicely
with just some fine steel wool. This is one you'll be proud to have on
display!
Good . . . . . SOLD
Patent
Applied For Natural Gas Iron Marked "Wright"
There
is no pretense about this iron. Just a simple design, clean good looks,
and probably did the job every bit as good as irons costing twice the price.
From the way the writing is inscribed it looks to be of early manufacture.
It's in great condition with lots of nickel plating remaining and will clean
up to display well.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Brano
Natural Gas Iron w/ Gas Burner Trivet There
is some damage to the handle, but it is otherwise a nice iron and one
that is seldom found complete with its burner trivet!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Strausse
Gas Co. "IWANTU" Natural Gas Iron
This natural gas iron hails from a manufacturer in Philadelphia, PA. The
lengths that makers went to in order to come up with catchy names to entice
consumers during this era is matched only by those of today!
Good . . . . . SOLD
Humphrey
Patent Antique Natural Gas Iron
I imagine the patent on this one was for the unusual shape of the heat shield
and the ergonometric handle. Different than most!
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Colt
Carbide Gas Flatiron A lot of people think this iron was produced by the famous gunsmith, but according
to Esther Berney it was not. Same name, different maker. There is a minor break in a portion of the gas line that is inside of the rear housing, but it does not show when the gas line is screwed in.
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
American
Gas Machine Co. Side Tank Gas Iron
This side tank gas iron hails from Albert
Lee, MN and was made by the American Gas Machine Co. This one is in super
condition and is marked "Pat Appd For", which I assume indicates it was an earlier
version. Where to put the tank seemed to present a problem or challenge
for the different makers, and this firm decided that on the side was a good
solution. I am not sure if they made a left and right version. Something
to watch for!!!
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
This is just a sample of the many
antique irons we have sold.
Click link to see other
Sales Archive Pages on this Site.
We Buy Quality Antiques Contact Us at AntiqBuyer@gmail.com
Our current offering of Antiques for sale are at our sister Website Patented-Antiques.com.
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