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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 . . . . . $45.00 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 . . . . . $95.00 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 . . . . . $155.00 SOLD
European
Natural Gas Iron with Chimney This antique gas iron is similar to an English iron marked "Wright of Birmingham",
but this one appears to be unmarked, and is a slight variation. It has
a right angle side venting chimney and a cup-shaped heat shield. There
is a weld across the top that you hardly notice---I guess it got dropped years
ago, and true to the times it was repaired instead of thrown away like it would
have been had it happened nowadays. OK, so it's a little dirty, but look
at the great form!
Good . . . . . $45.00 SOLD
Decorative
Ox Tongue Gas Iron This fuel iron
is likely European in origin and is a nice decorative example with a distinctive
handle design and ornate casting of the heat shield. It is in super condition,
retaining better than 90% of its nickel plating. The gas tank and burner
lift out to reveal the inside of the hollow well-vented body. There are
just a very few minor dings in then tank. The iron measures about 7 1/2"
from toe to heal.
Good . . . . . $175.00 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 . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
APR-SPL-39
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 + . . . . . . $125.00 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 . . . . . $75.00 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 . . . . . $125.00 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 . . . . . $55.00 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 + . . . . . . $250.00 SOLD!
Imperial
Self-Heating Gas Heated Flatiron
This iron hails from Chicago and is marked "Pat Appld For". It is complete
with its tank pressurizer. This iron will clean up real nicely to be bright
and shiny. It's a little dirty and there is some surface corrosion, but
there is actually a whole lot of original nickel plating remaining.
Good . . . . . $35.00 SOLD
Montgomery
Wards Gas Iron Don't need a box. This one is in a
bit lesser condition.
Good . . . . . $25.00 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 . . . . . $25.00 SOLD
This is just a sample of the many antiques we have sold. Click link to see other Sales Archive Pages on this Site.
We can help you sell quality Antiques Contact Us.
For further info on consigning / selling your antiques
with us please see our FAQ page,
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Appraisal / Selling Page and the
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