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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 . . . . . 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 . . . . . 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 . . . . . 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 . . . . . 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 . . . . . 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 . . . . . 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 . . . . . 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 . . . . . 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 . . . . . SOLD
Patented
Rear Tank Gas Iron
This iron is in outstanding original condition and a great looking
example
Good . . . . . SOLD
Vesuv Long Handle
Decorated Gas Jet Iron The decoration makes this
a great looking iron, and it's in outstanding condition.Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Gas Powered Tailors Iron
It's big, it's unmarked, it has been refinished, and it looks great!Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Tilley Gas
Iron This is marked on the top. Most Tilleys
that you find are finished in enamel. I have never seen this chrome plated
version before, have you? Unusual and in outstanding condition!!Fine . . . . . . SOLD!
SUN IRON by
Modern Specialties of South Bend Indiana This
iron has a 1909 patent date on it. Electricity and electric irons may have made
it to the cities and nearby population centers, but out in the country in states
like Indiana other forms of power were still king, and electricity to every home
was just a thought. Gas irons like this still had an audience and consumer base
in places out in the country. This gas iron is in super condition!!Fine . . . . . . SOLD!
White Coleman
Gas Iron This is a re-creation. White is a
color I have never seen before on a Coleman iron. Close examination would lead
one to think it has been re-enameled. A one-of-a-kind that looks fine and will
make for a nice addition to the otherwise complete collection. Unique!Fine . . . . . . SOLD!
Tilley Gas
Iron These futuristic design gas irons have a
great look and shape that is all their own!Fine . . . . . . SOLD!
Hatters Natural Gas Iron The only
marks on this are on the gas fitting on the tail. There is patent
info, and a swastika which probably meant good luck as opposed to it
having anything to do with the German version that came later. Has
a beveled toe on the sole. Different
and nice! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Lamb Gas Iron
Very unusual and the condition is very nice!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Model 538 Liquid Fuel / Gas Iron
This piece is in great condition as in mint never fired. The only marking is under
the handle where it says Model #538. English---maybe. Very nice---definitely!
Excellent . . . . . . SOLD!
Green Enamel Natural
Gas Iron
This is an unusual English natural gas iron in very nice condition.
The green enamel coating is near perfect!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Patented
Fletcher, Russell & Co. English Natural Gas Iron
The design has a lot of different features. It is a natural
gas iron with a chimney and heat shield. Both the heat guard and the
chimney are marked with the maker's name and patent info. The condition is
super nice!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Canadian Coleman 615 Gas Iron
How often do you see this model? I like the way the tank
just kind of grows out of the back of the handle. Different!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Liquid
Fuel Gas Iron
This iron is called The Improved Easy.
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Johnson C P & R Natural Gas Sad Iron
This natural gas iron is very nice and an iron I have not had before.
Note that it is taller than the typical varieties. The casting and condition are
super. It hails from Racine, Wisconsin. Highly recommend!!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Feldmeyer
Style Liquid Fuel Iron
This was a popular design iron in its day. They can be found in a
variety of sizes and having different features or tank shapes. This example
is in particularly nice condition. Collect them all!
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Rare
"La Rue Nu Styl" Weighted Iron Iron
Complete with the auxiliary weight, which converts the iron from a 6 pounder
to an 8 pounder. Very unique design! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Prometheus
Revolving Gas Iron This
is a great looking design for an iron.
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Wire Cage Gas Iron This
is a great looking design for an iron. Show them the asbestos through
the wire mesh cage. It is also very rare.There is a short story to go with it. A few years back we catalogued an auction for an outfit in preparation for their iron auction. We did that, and cataloged this iron for that auction. Long story short, the auction was postponed. The auction company moved. A year later they held the auction and this was not in it. Who knows what it would have bought in that venue or why it was not sold that day. The rest of the auction was a disaster save a few key pieces. We were there and bought about 10% of the volume for 50% of the total. They were almost giving the others away near the end. Those irons that were not cataloged, or did not sell were later auctioned as a lot somewhere, and sometime I never heard about. About a year later I was at a flea market and a storage unit dealer had several hundred irons out. $20.00 / choice. I think he sold about 2 that day. This one to me. It resides in Romania now. There is one or more morals in there if you can figure it out.
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Minty Nice Feldmeyer Patent Alcohol Travel Iron
w/ Case Check out all the paperwork.
It appears it was given as a gift prior to the recipient's vacation on the
first class cruise ship "Minnitonka" in 1903. A great piece of
history. Very complete and minty nice! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
The
Comfort Revolving Natural Gas Fueled Iron The early
1900's was a time period of creative thought and new invention in terms of novel
ideas for designs in pressing irons. The old methods of heating an iron---putting
it on the stove to heat it from the outside or heating it with charcoal from
within---were replaced with methods such as the one that powered this iron---combustible
gas or other liquid fuels. This example, manufactured by the Comfort Gas
Appliance Manufacturing Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, would have been heated
by running a flexible hose from a natural gas outlet in the wall to the pipe
coming out the back of the iron. Inside the iron body is a perforated
tube within which the mixture of air and gas would burn. A waffle patterned
grid work of metal provided the screening to prevent the waste products of combustion
and the flame from shooting outward. What is unusual about this particular
gas iron is its ability to revolve, a feature that allowed for multiple surfaces
of the iron body to be used so that the iron could be turned over when the bottom
face had cooled. Given the fact that heat rises, the top face of the body
would constantly be heated as the bottom face was being used and cooling.
A spring loaded latching mechanism was attached to the handle to provide for
the locking and unlocking of the body. This iron is in excellent condition
with most of the original nickel plating remaining.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Early Revolving Liquid Fuel Iron This is another example of a revolving / rotating liquid fuel iron. There is no manufacturer's name on it that I could see, and although it is similar to the iron above there are some differences in the design. It is well made and good looking. The handle latches and unlatches with no problems, and it revolves as it should. It is complete with its fuel tank which, although a little crude, appears to be the original.
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Ellyson
& Askew Patented Reversible Fuel Iron
Early Patented Revolving irons are extremely hard to find and are in a class
all to themselves. The idea was that because heat rises, the top side
of the iron would always be heating as the bottom side that you were using was
cooling down---at which point you would release the locking mechanism of the
handle and flip the iron around and over to use the other side. This revolving
iron was patented May 4, 1875 and was fueled with burning oil. Typically
whale oil was used in irons from this period. This iron is complete with
its original fuel tank and it is in very nice condition. There is no rust
or pitting, just some nickel loss. You can still read the patent information
stenciled on the sides, something I have never seen on other examples of this
iron. In addition, the top of the tank has the manufacturer's logo and
the patent information on it. A really nice example of a very hard to
find iron!
Good . . . . . SOLD
Early
Crocker & Farnsworth Revolving Alcohol Fuel Iron Here's an early
revolving fuel iron that is not very often found, and which showed up on an
internet auction a while back. This iron was patented on March 20, 1877
and hails from Buffalo, NY. Somehow this example found its way to Southern Alabama,
and now happily resides in Northern California. Good . . . . . SOLD
Early
Revolving Alcohol or Whale Oil Iron Here's another oil fired iron.
These are early and pretty hard to find.
Good . . . . . SOLD
"Perfect"
Revolving Alcohol or Whale Oil Iron
These revolving oil fired irons are early and pretty hard to find.
Many were before the time of petroleum and were fired or fueled with whale
oil. They had large tanks with a large wick the burned like a lamp.
This one is missing it rear tank. Good . . . . . SOLD
Early Revolving / Rotating Liquid Fuel Iron
The late 1800's and early 1900's was a period of
creative thought, new invention, and novel ideas for designs in pressing
irons. The old methods of heating an iron---putting it on the stove or
heating it with charcoal---were replaced with methods such as the one that
powered this iron---combustible gas, alcohol, whale oil, or other liquid
fuels. What is unusual about this liquid fuel iron is its ability to revolve, a feature that allowed for multiple surfaces of the iron body to be used so that the iron could be turned over when the bottom face had cooled. Given the fact that heat rises, the top face would constantly be heated as the bottom face was being used and cooling. A latching mechanism attached to the handle provided for the locking and unlocking of the body.
This iron appears to be unmarked as to maker, but is very similar to irons produced under the names "Ellyson Bros." and "Ellyson & Askew". It is in excellent condition with much of its original gold wash finish and nickel plating remaining underneath a bit of surface "grime" that appears would clean off fairly easily, however its rear mounting fuel tank has gone missing. That may explain the exceptional condition of this iron as it looks to have never been fired or used. A rare iron!
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Revolving
Rotary Patented Fuel Iron
This is yet another example of a revolving gas iron, this one marked with
the name "Rotary Smoothing Iron New York" on one side and an 1854 patent
date---which is really early---on the other. The latching mechanism
releases to allow the iron to revolve, then locks it into place in the
new position.
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Huge
Tailor-size Imperial Gas Iron These tailor's size gas irons are really impressive
looking! This 20 pound Imperial is in great shape---nice bold casting
on the top, a great looking tank. It will look great on display, especially
next to a smaller iron. I guarantee it's the kind of iron that people
will take notice of!
Good . . . . . SOLD
Ideal
Sad Iron Mfg. Co. Gas Iron Hailing
from Cleveland, Ohio The Ideal Sad Iron Mfg. Co. manufactured this gas iron,
putting their name and the patent date of Mar. 5, 1901 on the protective heat
shield. Other than producing this particular model, the company probably
didn't do a whole lot more, as I have never seen any other irons marked with
that company's name, and the only reference I could find to it was in Esther's
Berney's comprehensive out-of-print book, The Collector's Guide to Pressing
Irons. These seldom-found models and variations of pressing
irons are what make collecting so much fun!
Good . . . . . SOLD
Keystone Natural Gas Iron
This is an unusual maker and not an iron we have seen before. It hails from Pennsylvania and
is a bit unusual in the handle design. Different, and very nicely made!!Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
"Pacific Peerless" Liquid Fuel / Gas Pressing Iron
This is one of the rarest Liquid Fuel / Gas Irons to be found.
The overall condition of this rare sadiron is excellent. There are less than
1/2 dozen examples of this style iron known. Marked versions known
have the name "Pacific Peerless" or "New York Flat Iron Company" on the
rear nickeled plate / tank holder. This example is unmarked
and I believe is from a first production run before the inventor / designer sold
the manufacturing rights to either company mentioned. This style iron is not pictured in any of the references on antique sad / pressing irons. Those that have been discovered have been marked 2 different ways, or not at all, as this one is. The body design was also changed slightly but the distinctive fuel tank and handle design remained the same on all found. The overall design resembles a steam locomotive, with the elongated cylinder shape brass fuel tank mounted on top of the base.
The first example to turn up came from the Glissman iron collection and we sold that one over 10 years ago. The next came from a Texas collection and was sold at auction about 10 years ago. It was marked with a New York Flat Iron Company NY and Patents Pending. It was not marked Peerless. It had the same body design w/ hundreds of holes in the body as this example does. Last year we got a different variation from a collection in Idaho that was marked differently and had a different body design. It was marked "Pacific Peerless" and as being from CA. The markings indicated that Patents were pending for it also. Its body design was slightly different, being solid with a series of round holes and mica windows along the top edge. That example can be viewed looking through our past sale archives at our site www.AntiqBuyer.com. Highly recommended!!
Good + . . . . . . . SOLD!
Patent
Applied For Gas Iron
w/ Gauge I imagine the idea
was to help you pump up the fuel tank pressure to the proper level.
Makes you wonder how people had been managing to get it right all those
years before the gauge was added. Unique!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Blue
and Black
Enamel Clark's Stove Co. Ltd. Natural Gas Iron This is an
English natural gas iron called the Fairy Prince. Complete with it's
matching trivet!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
"Wama" Feldmeyer Patent Liquid Fuel Iron
The
condition is super, and it even has the often missing fuel tank lid with primer
cup. Very nice!! Fine . . . . . SOLD!
"New Leader" Gas Sad Iron
This
is an unusual gas iron with a cylindrical fuel tank that required you lay the
iron on its side to fill. Be sure to check all the pictures to see how it comes apart and what
the burner inside looks like. Very different!! 2014-LIST-23-32
Good . . . . . SOLD!
Deco Style Gas Iron
The fuel tank pump is in the handle. Ready for
take-off! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Alcomatic
Dual Burner Liquid Fuel Iron
This unusual iron was granted a patent in 1923. It hails from a
company in Hamilton, Ohio. Its claim to fame is
the 2-burner design, each with a separate valve. The twin burner
design must have been a
dumb idea as very few examples of this iron have turned
up!!
Very Good . . . . . . $495.00 SOLD!
ENZ
Liquid Fuel Pressing Iron
This is a rare and interesting German liquid fuel iron that dates from the
early 1900s. It has a unique shaped tank. But what is really
unusual is the cast iron heat shield that has heat range settings from 1- 4 on
both sides, allowing you to "adjust" the temperature. This iron is
very graphic, and very few are known except in one or two major collections.
It's rated a 13 in Dave Iron's book!
Highly recommend!!
Very Good . . . . . . $495.00 SOLD!
Gross Star #3 Natural Gas Iron
More frequently found in the larger tailor's size. Tough to find this nice, and in this size. Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Stuart Mfg. Natural Gas Tailor Iron
Patented, big and heavy! Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Vesuv Gas Jet Irons
Note the long porpoise-like noses on these. This is an unusual
variation of the Vesuv you typically find, and the condition is very nice!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
American
Gas Machine Co. Black
Enamel Gas Iron This
company hailed from Albert Lea, MN and was one of Coleman's chief
competitors. The pressure pump for the gas is in the handle, and the
tank functions as a trivet to allow the iron to be set upright on end when not in use.
Pretty slick!!
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
#67 American Gas Machinery Co. Cream Colored Enamel Gas
Iron
This Minnesota company was Coleman's main
competitor. Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Patented
Imperial Self Heating Gas Iron
I just love them when they are in this condition. You'll never have to
upgrade!!
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Center
Mount Fuel
Tank Gas Iron #1 I've seen
this style marked with patent dates and the name "Standard". This must
be an earlier version as it is just marked "Pat Apl'd For". You'll
love the condition!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
A.
Kenrick & Sons Mint Green Enameled Natural
Gas Iron This is another
oddball gas iron where the fuel line goes right through the handle.
The body is a pretty mint green color. Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
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!
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