A different (ironing) iron

fernando · 9th July 2015, 05:29 PM

Within the Ethno Miscellania concept, i am posting this iron, as it shows signs of
considerable age, as well of considerable rarity for, among the zillion old irons i have seen out there, i found none like this.
I would venture its age being from the 18th century, but i am just guessing, based on its condition and also lack of comparison to other similar examples.
Besides its age, an asset for collectors, i appreciate its rather interesting and peculiar overall shape, and with a so slender base; most certainly an ironing tool made to reach narrow and cornered areas of the garment ... i would say.
Anyone ever seen something og the kind ?

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9th July 2015, 05:29 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	A different (ironing) iron Within the Ethno Miscellania concept, i am posting this iron, as it shows signs of considerable age, as well of considerable rarity for, among the zillion old irons i have seen out there, i found none like this. I would venture its age being from the 18th century, but i am just guessing, based on its condition and also lack of comparison to other similar examples. Besides its age, an asset for collectors, i appreciate its rather interesting and peculiar overall shape, and with a so slender base; most certainly an ironing tool made to reach narrow and cornered areas of the garment ... i would say. Anyone ever seen something og the kind ? . Attached Images