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1888 coal heated iron made by H. S. Pease company Cincinnati, OH. Patent dates of 1885 and 1888. This iron is in fantastic shape with original patina on most of the surface. Has for air controls allowing the coals to heat up or to cool down the iron. Also has a removable handle which has the dual purpose of reflecting heat and could be used to flute collars or shirts.
Metal pans filled with charcoal were used for smoothing fabrics in China in the 1st century BC. From the 17th century, sadirons, thick slabs of cast iron, delta-shaped and with a handle, heated in a fire, began to be used in Europe. A later design consisted of an iron box which could be filled with hot coals, which had to be periodically aerated by attaching a bellows. This type was on sale in the USA until at least 1902.
Size: 9" H x 4" W x 10.5" D
Weight: 5.75 lbs
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