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Amazoc
Mexican Engraved Irons
This.
The
Amozoc Iron Collection Amozoc irons
originate
from Mexico and were the work of skilled artists and metal engravers. The work is
reminiscent of engraving found on guns, spurs, belt buckles, chap decoration,
and other cowboy / Western items from the same time period. It is thought that they were made by
artists and engravers as a means to keep busy in-between larger commission
work, sold or given as gifts, or made as examples of the level of quality of an
individual's work. Some are marked with the artist's name or initials, and others with
names of loved ones, children, or wives. Some are very detailed and well
done, some a bit cruder. Be sure to look at all the individual pictures to
see the level of detail on some, including the work that went into
fashioning the handles. And note the variety of sizes, indicated by
the ruler in each picture. An amazing collection!! 2015-LIST-30-AM
Very Good . . . . . . $2000.00 / all 20 irons SOLD!
"Maria" Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
"Recuerdo" Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
"Amazoc" Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!!
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! 2015-LIST-30-AM-11
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
"AC" Amozoc Iron
Nice!!
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
"Juanita" Amozoc Iron
Nice!!
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! 2015-LIST-30-AM-17
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Recuerdo
Engraved Amazoc Iron Amozoc irons
originate from Mexico and were the work of skilled artists and metal
engravers. The work is reminiscent of engraving found on guns, spurs, belt
buckles, chap decoration, and other cowboy / Western items from the same
time period. This example is extremely detailed and well-executed. In
addition to the design work it is engraved "Requerdo", which loosely
translates to "memory". It measures 2 3/4 inches long and the condition is second to none!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Amozoc Iron
Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!!
Decorated Miniature
Mexican Amazoc Iron This is nicely
engraved and has the name "Maria" on the tail. Special! Fine . . . . . . SOLD!
Decorated Amazoc Iron
This little iron's engraving is very detailed. It is unsigned. A
nice little iron! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
3 Miniature Amazoc Irons
Each is a bit different in size and style from the next. The one on
the left is nicely engraved with no name and measures 2 1/4". The one in
the middle is marked Recuerdo and measures 2". And the one on the right is
marked Amazoc and measures 1 3/4". They will
clean / polish and look much better. Look at all the pics to see the
details. Nice!! Good + . . . . . SOLD!
Miniature
Amazoc
Iron This is by far the
nicest Amazoc iron we have ever offered for sale. It is only 1 1/2" long,
the detailing is exceptional, and it is signed. An exquisite piece---a
little jewel. The craftsmanship, engraving, and file work are
incredible. Highly
recommended!!
Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Engraved Amazoc 1 3/4" Sad Iron
Even though these irons are from Mexico, they
are the hand work of the finest craftsman, and not to be confused with the cheap
reproductions of common sadirons that have recently come from that country.
These highly engraved, finely crafted hard steel decorative irons come from
the Puebla area of central Mexico, which is noted for its beautiful and artistic
metalwork including that of the highly regarded Mexican bit, spur, gun and knife
makers of the past decades. This example measures 1 3/4" long and has
the characteristic thin base and delicate engraving. It also exhibits
the circle of tiny dots around the handle sockets where a punch was used to
tighten the bond between the base of the little iron and the decorative handle.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Swan Irons
This.
Hard-to-Find
5" Swan Iron The 5" swan
iron is always a favorite of not just iron collectors but anyone who appreciates
the beauty and rarity of figural cast iron antiques. Authentic 5" swans
don't come up for sale very often---there are oftentimes reproductions of these
irons offered up on ebay and elsewhere on the Internet, but there is no comparison
between those repops and an original. This example is guaranteed old and
authentic. As with many of the early ones, this swan suffered the all-too-common
fate of a broken beak somewhere in its past. Our consignor had it professionally
restored a number of years ago, and the repair is barely noticeable unless pointed
out.
Good . . . . . SOLD
The 5" Figural Swan Iron The 5" swan iron is always a favorite not just of iron collectors, but of anyone who appreciates the beauty and rarity of figural cast iron antiques. Authentic 5" swans don't come up for sale very often---reproductions of these irons are offered up on Ebay and elsewhere, but there is no comparison between those repops and an original. This example is guaranteed old and authentic.
And it is in super condition! That is original gold wash finish you are seeing here. And note the strong detailing in the casting of the feathers, the eyes, the tail, etc. Many times these large swan irons are found with the beaks having been broken off and / or repaired. The beak on this bird is 100% right.
These 5" swans are very graphic in appearance, and very appealing. Highly recommend!
Good . . . . . SOLD
2
Authentic Early Little Swan Irons
Most collectors of child-size irons are aware that the little swan irons have
been widely reproduced. These two swan irons are guaranteed old and original.
They have the sure sign of authenticity---the "runner" or flattened bump on
the chest that authenticates the early casting process. They have good
detailing and nice smooth bottoms. These beautiful little swan irons measure
2.5 inches and 2.75 inches and are complete with their matching little trivets.
Good . . . . . BOTH SOLD
Small
Swan Iron with Original Paint Here's an antique Swan iron that is sure
to stand out amongst the rest of the flock! It is so rare to find swans
with traces of their original paint. On this 2 3/4" example not only is
there gold on the swan itself, but it even retains gold on its matching trivet.
With good detail in the feathers and face, and with the well-defined break mark
on the chest, there is no doubt as to it's authenticity and its age. Yo 're
guaranteed to fall in love with this one!
Good . . . . . SOLD
1
3/8" Miniature Swan Swans under 1 1/2" are
pretty rare birds. We have had them all the way down to 1 1/8", but only a
handful of all of them under the typical 1 1/2". Some original paint, and a
bit rough, but it wants to join the flock. Early and nice!
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Small
2" Toy Swan Iron This is nice, real, and an old
one.
Good +. . . . . . SOLD!
Small
2 3/4" Toy Swan Iron This example is a real nice
casting--- early and very nice!
Good +. . . . . . SOLD!
Small 2 1/4" Toy Swan Iron
This is nice, real, and an old one.
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Paint Decorated Toy Swan Iron
Real ones with this kind of nice original paint are tough to find. Very
sweet! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Miniature Swan Toy Iron Condition, condition, condition. You just can not find them like this
anymore. Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Paint
Decorated 1 7/8" Swan Iron
You just do not find them in this kind of original condition
anymore. Fabulous!!!
Very Good . . . . . . $150.00 SALE 10% off SOLD!
Paint
Decorated Red Swan Iron This is a super condition
toy Swan iron. It is very unusual to find examples with this much original finish
remaining. In addition to the red there is black outlining and the top of the
handle was done in yellow. Very nice! This 2 7/8" example is one of the larger
models that can be found. It will be a long time before you see another with
this good finish.
Excellent . . . . . . SOLD!
Advertising Irons
This.
Small Dover Spokane /
Seattle Advertising Iron
The basic form is very common, but those with different
advertising, usually from the Pacific Northwest, are so hard to find that they can be
considered rare. Very nice!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Enterprise Worlds Fair / Expo Giveaway Miniature
Sad Iron
They gave these out or sold them at the large expos held around
the country back near the turn of the century. 2 bodies, and one good
handle. Very unusual and the condition is nice!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Black
Mammy & Chef Figural Cast Iron Spoon Rests / Stove Advertising
These vintage cast iron spoon rests are interesting and something you rarely see or find
outside of advertising auctions. Mammy is holding a flatiron and
what looks like a trivet. Each is marked on the back
"Compliments Toledo Stove
& Range Co."
Very nice! Excellent . . . . . . SOLD!
John Bobo Tailor Trimming Miniature Advertising Tailor's Iron
The condition of this example is a bit rough, but this is a rare and hard to find little iron!!Good . . . . . . $150.00 SOLD!
Red Goose Advertising Tailor's Iron Paperweight
This is a hard to find little iron!! Condition, condition condition. A good
one!!Fine . . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!
A Different Jos. M Hayes Miniature
Advertising Tailor Iron
In a bit lesser condition, but NOT the same as the one above---look at the
different markings!2012-LIRON-1-16
Fine . . . . . . $275.00 SOLD!
Thomas
Ogilvie & Son Miniature
Advertising Tailor Iron
This is an extremely hard to find little advertising iron / tailor's weight!! Another great
one!!Fine . . . . . . $395.00 SOLD!
Miniature Advertising Tailor Iron /
Paperweight
This nickel plated "John Bobo Tailor Trimings" mini tailors iron is in
stellar condition! You'll never need to upgrade!Fine. . . . . . $325.00 SOLD!
W. H. Lent Tailors Supplies Advertising Paper /
Fabric Weight This
figural cast iron advertising piece is pretty rare. It measures 2.5" W x 4" L x 3.25"
T and is shaped like an iron with a sitting man on top. The figure is
usually referred to as a Chinaman. The store this came from was
located at 68 West 23rd St., New York, NY. and that and other info is cast
into the iron shaped body. It dates from the late 19th century and is
in very good condition with lots of original nickel plating remaining.
A really fine piece of figural cast iron!!
Very Good . . . . . . $395.00 SOLD!
Miniature Pleuger &
Henser Advertising Iron
This is the version with the inset plate on both sides. I have seen this rare iron bring close to $1000 in the last two
auctions it was offered in. Early and nice!! Highly recommend! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Red Stone Engraved Mini Spade Shape Iron
This is unusual, with decoration resembling an Amazoc iron from Mexico, but made of
stone. It's 3 1/2" long and with super nice engraving! Very different!! Fine . . . . .SOLD!
Little John J. Carbery Advertising Tailors Iron
The condition is very nice. This was a tailor supply place
located in Cincinnati Ohio. A super little piece!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Charles Cockshutt
& Co. Tailor
Iron Advertising Paperweight When
do you see them in this nice condition!!
Very Good . . . . . . $225.00 SOLD!
Charles Cockshutt & Co. Figural Cast Iron Paperweight This
is a great piece of laundry related advertising from the late 19th century.
It is nickel plated cast iron depicting a tailor iron mounted on a good luck
horseshoe, with the company name cast around the perimeter. The
horseshoe base is about 4" long. Google
turns up no info on this company name related to tailor supplies or laundry,
but there is info on a tractor / farm implement company of that same name from that era. Nice!! Very Good . . . . . . $175.00 SALE PRICE . . . . . . $145.00 SOLD!
Miniature Irons
This.
Rare Sunflower Removable Handle
Toy / Lace Iron
This sunflower decorated iron, made by the renown J&E Stevens company, is considered the rarest of all child-size irons. Examples
have sold for as much as 5K at auction in the past. The handle design
is unique. The base shows some pitting and wear, and the trivet
looks to be a recast, but the iron is legit and the handle good. A super piece!Good + . . . . . . $995.00 SOLD!
Miniature
Figural Ox Tail Iron Sewing Tape Measure This
tiny iron
is in great condition with lots of nickel plating remaining and a super nice
handle. The tape measure pulls out and winds back in as it should.
Just 2" long and very fine!!
Very Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
Miniature
Cast Iron Rocker Fluting
Iron The base of this tiny
fluting iron measures just 1.5" x 1", just a fraction of the size of the
miniature Geneva. The casting is very fine and it has great patina.
Guaranteed old and original. Outstanding!!
Fine . . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!
Miniature
Enterprise Mrs. Potts Style
Iron Measuring just barely 1"
long these irons were exact
miniatures of the full size models. They were given away or sold
at the Worlds Fairs and Expos that were held around the turn of the 20th century
as promotionals for the company. The bottoms are marked and the
handles remove just like the big ones. This example is in excellent
condition A fine piece!!
Very Good . . . . . . $175.00 SOLD!
Sandwich
Glass Miniature White / Milk Glass
Iron Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape
Cod, Massachusetts and was the location of the renown Boston & Sandwich
Glass Co. This miniature iron was one of their many pieces of quality
glassware, and was produced in several colors. It measures a bit under
1.5". Minor chipping, but nice!!
Very Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
Sandwich
Glass Miniature Green Glass
Iron Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod,
Massachusetts and was the location of the renown Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
This miniature iron was one of their many pieces of quality glassware, and
was produced in several colors. It measures a bit under 1.5". Minor chipping, but
nice!!
Very Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
Little
"Peerless
Cleaners" Advertising
Iron This is the only example of
this small nickel plated advertising iron I
have ever seen or had. It measures 2.75" in length and the base is
relatively thin. Great sharp casting and most of the original nickel
plating remains. Really, really nice!!
Very Good . . . . . . $395.00 SOLD!
Miniature Billiard
Iron This is an incredibly well
made miniature billiard iron. It measures just 1.75" long, 1" wide,
and barely 1" tall. It is marked "J R". I really don't know how
old it is, or its origin, but it's a great looking piece!!
Very Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
Miniature Primitive Curl Handle SadIron This
is an early blacksmith-made iron. The form of the handle is exquisite,
turned up and curled at the front end, and shaped from flat to round at the
back You see this style iron in the larger sizes from time to time,
but this one is very unusual in that it is less than 1.5" long.
The real deal!!
Very Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
Flowwer / Millinary
Irons
This.
Antique Millinery Flower
/ Leaf Irons
Here are six small vintage flower irons. Four of them have their cutters.
The detail of the casting of the flowers and petals is incredible.
Very Good . . . . . . $595.00 / Lot of all 6 SOLD!
Flower
Irons / Millinery Irons
These flower irons are the tools that were used in
the millinery, dressmaking, costume-making and other fabric-related
trades to make the silk and velvet flowers that adorned the fancy
clothing and hats of the day. These are three different flower
pedal designs, each finely detailed and in excellent condition. Buy
one, two, or take all three and save a little! Very Good . . . . . . $395.00 Lot or $175.00 Each SOLD!
Antique Art Flower Iron
An interesting profile and nicely marked by a New York maker!! Very Good . . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
2 Antique Millinery Leaf / Flower Iron Molds with One Cutter
At first glance these two leaf irons look the same,
but the patterns and sizes are slightly different. The cutter that is
included would probably work OK for either. I'm not sure which of the
two it actually "belongs" with, so I'm selling the two molds and one cutter
together. Be sure to click on the picture links below to see the
close-up details. There is a ruler in some of the pics so you can
judge sizes. Very Good . . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!
Antique Millinery Leaf / Flower Iron Mold
Complete with its cutter. Be sure to click
on all the picture links below to see the close-up details. There is a ruler in one of the pics so you can judge
size.
Very Good . . . . . . $145.00 this one only SOLD!
Millinery Flower Iron Cutters
Here are 11 vintage flower iron cutters. Several have heart shapes.
One is a very detailed maple leaf. The additional pictures are close-ups so
you can see the patterns they cut.
Very Good . . . . . . all 11 for $100.00 SOLD!
Unusual
Small Flower / Leaf Irons
These are the tools that were used in the antique millinery, dressmaking, costume-making,
and other assorted fabric trades to make beautiful silk and velvet flowers that
adorned the fancy hats and clothing of the day. After the fabric was starched
it would have been pressed between the two heated halves of these pressing molds
to emboss the design. Typically these brass and iron tools are found in
much larger sizes. The smallest one here measures about 1 inch and the
largest one about 2.5 inches. All three of these small leaf irons are
intricately detailed and make for a great display.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Unusual
Small Flower / Leaf Irons
These are the tools that were used in the antique millinery, dressmaking, costume-making,
and other assorted fabric trades to make beautiful silk and velvet flowers that
adorned the fancy hats and clothing of the day. After the fabric was starched
it would have been pressed between the two heated halves of these pressing molds
to emboss the design. Typically these brass and iron tools are found in
much larger sizes. The smallest one here measures about 1 inch and the
largest one about 2.5 inches. All three of these small leaf irons are
intricately detailed and make for a great display.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Large
Graphic Flower Iron This is one of the largest, most graphic and highly detailed examples of a
flower iron which I acquired several years ago when I bought out the entire inventory from
a Connecticut millenary firm which had gone out of business. This one is a special example.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Nearly all of the flower and leaf irons listed below came from the Norm Kelly collection of pressing irons. We sold him a number of these about 10 years ago after we bought a large number of them, which had come out of a closed factory in Connecticut, at an auction in NY. It was the largest stash I had ever seen and we had a lot of fun moving them and dispersing them. Norm was in line to get some of the nicest ones and he had the pick of the collection.
3
Flower Irons
Here are three large and very graphic examples. The one
on the left resembles a daisy, the one
in the middle looks like a sunflower, and the one on the right I think is a
poinsettia. The middle one has a few careful repairs to the ends of a few
petals. Left . . . . .Good . . . . . SOLD!
Middle . . . . . Good . . . . . SOLD!
Right. . . . .Good . . . . . SOLD!
3
Vintage Flower / Leaf Irons
The one on the left is an upright lighter duty
model probably suitable for lighter weight fabrics. The other two are very finely detailed.
All three are really lovely!
Left . . . . Good . . . . . SOLD!
Middle . . . . . Good . . . . . SOLD!
Right . . . . . Good . . . . . SOLD!
3
Small Flower Irons
Each one is different.........way different from
the next. These are very popular today with both cottage industry users
for what they can produce,
and collectors who just like the form and function.
Left . . . . Good . . . . . SOLD!
Middle . . . . . Good . . . . . SOLD!
Right . . . . . Good . . . . . SOLD!
3
Vintage Flower Irons
The one on the left and the middle one are "in-ees". The right
one an "out-ee".
Left . . . . Good . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
Middle . . . . . Good . . . . . $100.00 SOLD!
Right . . . . . Good . . . . . $100.00 SOLD!
3
Vintage Flower & Leaf Irons
The one in the middle is a very large and
finely detailed leaf. I am not sure what the two outside ones represent, but
they are almost mirror images, one a "female" and one a "male" if you will.
Left . . . . Good. . . . SOLD!
Middle . . . . . Good . . . . SOLD!
Right . . . . . Good . . . . SOLD!
Large Vintage Flower
/ Leaf Iron
This one is over 6" across and must weigh close
to 20lbs. It is one of the largest I have ever seen or had. This is
the way it came from the factory, with felt flower impressions still stuck
inside the form.
Good . . . . SOLD!
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Vintage Flower & Leaf Iron Cutters
From what I have heard each flower iron is
supposed to have a matching cutter to cut the fabric before it was placed in the
mold. Its rare to find the matching pairs, as typically over the years the
cutters would have gotten separated from the irons. I do not think any of these
are for the irons above, but they will display nicely. Good . . . . SOLD!
2
Vintage Flower & Leaf Iron Cutters
These are from a different collection and are
heavier duty and probably for leather and /or heavy fabric. On the left is a
figural "6" or "9", and then on the right is a nice "star". Good . . . . SOLD!
Group 1 Hatters / Hat Making
Polishing Irons The hatters / hat making polishing & finishing irons listed below are almost all different from one another. Even the McCoy round bottom polishers in the middle of the back row are different sizes or radiuses from each other to be used for different applications.Some of these are marked, one is not. The only repeats are the 2 rare hollow bottom McCoy's in the front row on the left.
From left to right starting in the back:
1. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
2. Very Good . . . . .SOLD!
3. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
4. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
5. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
Front Row:
6. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
7. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
8. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
9. Very Good . . . . .SOLD!
Hat Makers Irons
This.
Group 4 Hatters / Hat Makers
Shackle & Brim Irons These are known as moveable front shackle irons. They were used for forming and smoothing the brim on hats of all different styles ranging from cowboy and western hats to ladies hats and fedoras. They came in a wide range of sizes and styles. Some are marked with the makers name and size, and most were not. They would be heated on an auxiliary heater and are oftentimes found w/ burned handles from heating them in this manner.
From left to right.
1. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
2. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
3. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
4. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
5. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
Group 5 Hatters / Hat Makers
Shackle & Brim Irons These are known as moveable front shackle irons. They were used for forming and smoothing the brim on hats of all different styles ranging from cowboy and western hats to ladies hats and fedoras. They came in a wide range of sizes and styles and each of these is different in size or design. Some are marked with the makers name and size, and most were not. They would be heated on an auxiliary heater and are oftentimes found w/ burned handles from heating them in this manner.
From left to right.
1. Very Good . . . . .SOLD!
2. Very Good . . . . .SOLD!
3. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
4. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
5. Very Good . . . . . SOLD!
Group 6 Hatters / Hat Makers
Fixed Brim Irons These are fixed brim irons. This type of hatters iron is used for
forming and smoothing the outer brim on hats of all
different styles ranging from cowboy and western hats to ladies hats, fedoras
and more.
They came in a variety of sizes and styles and each of these is different
in size or design. They would be heated on
an auxiliary heater and are oftentimes found w/ burned handles from heating them
in this manner. Note that the first grouping have single grooves on one
edge, and that the second grouping has 2 different sizes on one body.
From left to right.
1. Good . . . . .SOLD!
2. Good . . . . . SOLD!
3. Good . . . . .SOLD!
From left to right.
4. Good . . . . .SOLD!
5. Good . . . . .SOLD!
6. Good . . . . . SOLD!
Group 7 Hatters / Hat Making
Removable Handle Brim Irons These 3 hat making irons are rare and hard to find vintage hat irons. The two on the left have removable handles that resemble Sensible style handles, but I am not sure that is who made them. Over the years I have had hundreds of other brim or shackle irons, but only 2 or three of this style. The one on the right has a swinging adjustable feature controlled by a part of the handle to allow the user to have more control when forming the brim. It too is an unusual and hard to find style.
From left to right.
1. Good . . . . . SOLD!
2. Good . . . . . SOLD!
3. Good . . . . .SOLD!
Group 8 Hatters / Hat Making
Tolliker / Crown Irons This type of hat iron is used to smooth out the area where brim meets body or other curved areas. They are typically crescent shaped and can be different radius, heights, lengths and so forth.
From left to right.
1. Good . . . . . SOLD!
2. Good . . . . .SOLD!
3. Good . . . . .SOLD!
Group 9 Hatters / Hat Making
Tolliker Irons I am not sure where the name originates from but that is what this style iron is called. They are used to smooth out the area where brim meets body or other curved areas. They are typically crescent shaped and can be different radius, heights, lengths and so forth.
From left to right.
1. Good . . . . .SOLD!
2. Good . . . . SOLD!
3. Good . . . . . SOLD!
4. Good . . . . . SOLD!
Group 10 Hatters / Hat Making
Tolliker Irons Each of these is different from each other, and from the ones above. That is really pretty interesting, to think that there were that many different makers, making totally different irons to basically accomplish the same task. Big or small, tall or low, straight or leaning, w/ flange without, and on and on.
From left to right.
1. Good . . . . .SOLD!
2. Good . . . . . SOLD!
3. Good . . . . . SOLD!
4. Good . . . . .SOLD!
Group 11 Rare Hatters / Hat Making
Irons
On the
left is a rare shaped Hatters Brim Iron that was at one time a slug iron.
It would be the first of this design I have ever seen meant to
take a slug.
The last user got tired of keeping track of the slugs, or lost it, and filled the
cavity with lead. The lead expanded as it
cooled and did crack the iron iron in several places.The rear door is
still present. It is solid as a
rock though. Very Unusual!!!
On the right is an electric
adjustable
shackle brim iron.
I have never seen an electric moveable shackle hat iron before. Think of
the quality of the work it could produce being a constant even
temperature as you were forming and smoothing the brim of you
latest creation. I wonder how well the new all wood
examples I saw on the internet would work with no heat at all.
Not too well I imagine as you can no longer order them.
From
left to right:
1. Good . . . . .
SOLD!
2. Good . . . . .SOLD!
An
Assortment of Unusual Hatter's Irons Irons
for hats, caps and bonnets are a fascinating sub-category of iron collecting,
and antique hatter's irons are sought out not only by iron collectors for display
but also by contemporary makers of handmade hats looking for the tools and devices
that were used in the last century to do the myriad of specialized jobs associated
with their trade. Numerous firms, located primarily in New England, were
engaged in producing supplies for the hat industry. Crowns need to be
shaped, brims had to be curled, creases needed to be ironed in, felt nap had
to be smoothed, and ironing devices that came to be named tollikers, shackles,
hatter's shells, etc. were manufactured in the mid to late 1800's to respond
to the growing industry. Offered here are an assortment of hatter's irons
that were part of the Glissman Iron Collection. Be sure to look at all
of the pictures. There are a total of 12 irons, several with moveable
flanges, several with double grooves, all are unusual and interesting shapes.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Hat Makers Moveable Shackle Brim Iron
This one has seen use, and a new bolt had to be
drilled and tapped so the moveable piece could operate properly as the
original had sheared off. It is OK now and invisible if I had not told
you.
Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
3 Hatters Brim Irons
Graduated sizes to fill most any need or
fit most any hat brim needing to be ironed / shaped. A nice grouping.
Very Good . . . . . . $85.00 / Each or $180.00 / Lot SOLD!
Adjustable
Double Groove Hat Makers Iron
This is a rare hatter's shackle that has an
unusual adjustment mechanism. One groove
is fixed, uniform in width, and looks pretty standard. The second groove is moveable
and has a really odd shape / configuration. It's adjustable in width and
the depth slopes from something at one end to nothing at the other.......perhaps for the brim of cowboy hats?
Be sure to look at all the pictures. Very nice!! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Brass Movable Front Hat Shackle Iron Hatters' irons come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and forms, each having a special purpose in shaping, smoothing, pressing and curling the various parts of a variety of styles of antique hats. This example is all brass with a wooden handle. There are no markings on it and the brass has a rich, mellow, unpolished patina.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Hatter's
5/8" Shackle Iron This hat makers moveable
shackle iron has a metal handle. The moveable piece had to be drilled
and tapped as one holding screw was sheared off. It is functional now. Nice!!
Very Good . . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!
Iron Movable Front Hat Shackle
Iron This example is all iron with
a nicely formed wooden handle. It is marked 5/8 referencing the size of
the curl of the brim it would produce. It has great form, smooth surface,
and rich patina.
Good . . . . . SOLD
3 Unusual
Round Front Hatmakers Irons Here is
a different selection of unique and interesting hatter's irons. These 3
round nose irons are very heavy and were made specifically for the
hatters trade. They do not turn up very often.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Another
Grouping of Unusual Hatmaking Irons Here is
a different selection of unique and interesting hatter's ironing implements.
These 4 tollikers are brass and wood and have a great patina. These too
were part of the Glissman Iron Collection.
Good . . . . . SOLD
Hatters
Shackle Iron Thumb lever operated! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Hatters Grooved Bottom Brim Iron
This looks like a standard polisher, but check out the bottom in the
other pictures. I have never seen this iron with a grooved bottom like
this before. A super piece! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Paco Hatter's Iron
An interesting round back crescent shape. Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Hatter's Trim Cutter & Iron
A super unusual piece!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Double Groove Brim Iron
Be sure to look at the other pictures. A super piece with double
grooves cut into the base. Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
McCoy Hatters Iron Hat making
tolliker irons like this one are
becoming very hard to find. The condition of this example is superb. Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Hatters Crown Iron Cast as
one
solid piece with a hollow handle. It has a very pronounced curve. Different
and nice! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Hatters Adjustable Shackle / Brim Iron
Hat making irons are becoming ever harder to find. This one
is marked 3/4. Different
and the condition is very nice! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Tolliker Hatters Iron This one has a very pronounced offset
to the handle and is larger than many---probably for 10 gallon cowboy hats. The condition is
nice! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Brass Hatters Shackle Iron
This is contemporary and was issued at one of the Collector Club meetings.
It is nicely done!
Fine . . . . . . SOLD!
Hat Makers Adjustable Shackle Iron This
adjustable hatters iron is hinged and utilizes a thumb latch design to
operate. Very different!Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Hatters Crown Iron
The condition is second to none!Fine. . . . . . SOLD!
Hat Makers Removable Handle Brim Iron This
is one I have not seen or had before. The detachable handle design is a very unusual form
for a hatters iron. The handle mechanism has been professionally
and carefully repaired / rebuilt. It looks as if it was broken and
repaired by brazing and machining new brass parts to the existing
handle. The handle latch operates but not smoothly. Unusual
and would be priced quite a bit higher were it not for the repair. Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Grooved Bottom Hatters Brim Iron This one has a groove cut into the
sole for the brim. It is nickel plated, and the two letter name is
cast into the top although a bit hard to make out. The condition is
nice. Different! Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Adjustable Size Hat Stretcher / Sizer
This is a great mechanical gadget!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Adjustable Hat Makers
Shackle Iron
An unusual adjustable hatter's iron. The
end of the handle swings the hinged edge open and closed. It has minor pitting that
really should not affect its use. Good - . . . . . . SOLD!
Hatters
Moveable Shackle Iron Nice form, and
in super
condition!
Good + . . . . . . SOLD!
Hat Makers Shackle Iron
An adjustable / moveable front hatter's shackle iron with minor pitting that really
should not interfere with it being used or displayed.
Good - . . . . . . SOLD!
Hat Makers Brim / Curl Iron
A nice looking hatter's iron with outside
curve and single groove in bottom, used to curl the
brim and smooth the edge.
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Hat Makers Tolliker Iron
A good looking hatter's tolliker iron---a crescent
shaped curve with one flat end and one angled end.
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
J Marks Hat Makers Shackle Iron
A nice looking hatter's shackle iron.
It's extremely unusual to find these marked with a maker name!
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Hat Makers Curved Smoothing Iron
A great looking hatter's iron!
Good . . . . . . SOLD!
McDonald
Rotary Hat Iron This gas
jet heated hatters iron has an 1892 patent date. Great condition! Very Good . . . . . . SOLD!
Cast Iron Hat Brim Iron
Different than most hatters irons this one has a very broad fat grip
and a very flat bottom! Good + . . . . . .SOLD!
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