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Hood's
Patented Spade-Shape Soapstone Flatiron
There must have been a reason that soapstone
irons didn't catch on with the ironers of the last century---perhaps they were
cost-prohibitive, or perhaps it was simply that irons are supposed to be made
of just that---iron. In any case this novel idea of using a soapstone
body to retain the heat was patented by Phineas Hood of New Hampshire
in 1887 and it now stands as one of the all-time favorites among pressing iron
collectors worldwide. "Hood's Patent" and "Pat'd Jan 15, 1887 are sharply
cast into the handle of this example and the soapstone portion is clean and
bright. I guarantee you'll love the condition on this one!
Good . . . . . $125.00 SOLD
Unusual
Webster Patent Removable Handle Flat Iron w/ Heat Shield
This is a good looking iron with a very unusual latching
mechanism for the handle. The thumb latch release is spring-loaded by
means of a wire running lengthwise through the handle grip. The patent
date and the Webster name are marked on the base. Be sure to look at the
additional picture. There is an interesting double loop design cast into
the top that supports the heat shield as well. It is a pretty rare iron.
Good . . . . . $425.00 SOLD
Simmons
Special 2-Piece Sad Iron and Trivet
Far from an ordinary "Mrs. Potts style"
antique sadiron, this one was sold by the legendary St. Louis, Missouri hardware
company that also brought us the famed Keen Kutter line of hardware and housewares.
This iron is really great looking and proudly proclaims the Simmons name in
bold casting. The condition of this example is outstanding. It was
purchased out of a California collection and looks to have spent most of its
life in a nice dry climate that allowed it to keep its nickel plating bright
and shiny and to remain rust-free. The wooden handle is also in very nice
condition and is marked "Colebrookdale" on one side and "Registered in US Patent
Office" on the other. It's nickel plating is equally bright. The
matching trivet is marked "Simmons Special". I have seen this trivet before
where the lettering was raised, but in this example it is actually incised into
the bed. I guarantee you're not likely to find a finer example!
Good . . . . . $75.00 SOLD
P.W. Weida's Patent Swinging Handle Flatiron The mid-1800's saw numerous innovations aimed at producing irons with cooler handles. One Peter W. Weida of Philadelphia, PA patented his solution on March 12, 1870. His unique idea was a hinged handle, the front of which could be disengaged from the base and swung around and out of the way in order that the iron be inverted and placed upside down to get hot. This design served the dual purpose of keeping the sole clean as well as the handle cool to the touch when the iron was turned back over into its working position and the handle reconnected. It was a brilliant idea, but like so many other good ideas, in actual use I found it to be more than a little cumbersome. And I wasn't even trying to maneuver it while hot! Nonetheless the form is great and unlike that of any other iron, which probably means the design didn't go over very well with the public, which would explain the scarcity of these pieces. This example is marked the Model 1, which is the version with the swivel latch. Apparently the later Model 2 was redesigned with a spring-loaded release lever that eliminated the serious problem of burning your thumb that would have been inevitable in trying to release this one if the iron was anything but fully cooled off. Another brilliant example of American genius gone awry!
Good . . . . . $275.00 SOLD
Leather
Handle Brass Box Iron This is a very well made and finely
crafted brass box iron with some very nice details that went into its construction
and design. In addition to the super condition leather handle, note the
nicely turned acorn finials on the handle and door. Note the chamfered
edge on the body edge from the point to near the tail. There is
also the iron serpentine embellishment that serves as a decorative hinge, another
very nice added touch. It is a very nice iron in nice condition.
Good . . . . . $985.00 SOLD
Bless
& Drake Bentwood Handle Sad Iron This removable handle iron
has great form and handle design. Because of the nature of the design
the wooden handles of these irons are usually broken and cracked, but not this
one.
Good . . . . . $75.00 SOLD
The
Erie "Griswold" Removable Handle Sad Iron
They made cookware and they also made sadirons and fluters. Griswold---the Kind of Cast Iron! This is a nice example.
Good . . . . . $95.00 SOLD
2
Dovetail Handle Irons
This style of slide-in handle iron are earlier than most that
you find, and very unusual. Typically they are found with the handle and
base rusted together to never separate again, if you even find one at all.
I have broken a few trying to loosen them up, but that is not going to be a
concern here. I have never seen a tailors or seam iron with this feature
before, like the one on the left. Hard to FIND!!
Good . . . . . $75.00 / ea. SOLD
Rare
Special Purpose Flat Iron
This unusual iron has all sorts of interesting
features. It is an iron I have never seen before and looks like it should
have a patent on it, and it may well, but it is unmarked. Note the graceful
sweeping cast iron handle supports. They are wonderful! The handle
with its bulbous flairs at each end is a nice design and in great condition.
The handles are attached with threaded bolts, one
with
a screw head and one looks like a pin, but they are both threaded.
The most unusual aspect is the design of the sole with an ironing surface running all the way around the perimeter and the center being recessed and having a slight texture cast into it. The tail end of the iron is rounded up and would be considered a polisher. The nickel plating is about 80% with just minor flecking or spots missing. A rare iron, a rare opportunity!
Good . . . . . $1250.00 SOLD
San Toy Button Iron Take a close look---it's not just your typical Mrs. Potts style iron! This is an unusual specialty iron. It was meant to impart that perfect finish to those hard-to-get-to areas right close to the buttons on your shirts or pants or other garments. To accomplish this it was designed with an angled slot at the rear to go around and over top of the button. I do not think the idea was well received, or that it was very popular, as it is a very hard to find iron. I would further venture that it probably melted or would tear off more buttons than fix. A crazy design, a nice piece!
Good . . . . . $325.00 SOLD
J.B.L.
Toilet #4 Sad Iron
I believe this iron is from Canada.
It is smaller than most full-size irons but a bit larger than a typical child-size.
The handle is marked with a patent date, but it looks remarkable similar to
a Streeter's Sensible iron. Hum............ I am not sure if there was
a connection or not, and have never read any info on it. How does that
saying go about copying being the highest form of flattery? It is a great
looking iron in its own right!
Good . . . . . $225.00 SOLD
Brass
Handled Child's Sad Iron This chunky handled little flat
iron is very graphic with its bulbous contoured cast brass grip and iron base.
It has a great patina, testifying to its age. We have not cleaned the
brass, but it would polish up if that is the way you like them. A choice
piece---lots of character!
Good . . . . . $295.00 SOLD
Tear
Drop Shaped Child's Flat Iron
Miniature versions of teardrop shaped irons are especially hard to find and
are very graphic. Most round back or teardrop shape examples that you do find
are of the more typical straight-sided and thick-base French or English cap
iron style. This example is different, with its thin multi-stepped and
beveled edge base. It's the style of casting more frequently seen on the
bases of little spade shaped irons, like the tri-bumps, cross ribs, and curl
handles. While those spade shaped irons are relatively common and generally
found in every collection an iron like this little example is much more rarely
seen. It is particularly nice, with fine casting and great
lines. Highly recommend!
Good . . . . . $275.00 SOLD
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