Antique Detachable Handle

Sadirons and Flatirons

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Most are 5 -7" long and weigh 4-7 lbs each. 

A note on shipping:  I ship most irons in fixed rate P O Priority Mail boxes.  There are two sizes of these boxes available now that ship for $12 or $15 to anywhere in the US.  One, two or sometimes even three or four irons can fit in the new larger fixed rate box making shipping quite reasonable.  The International fixed rates are $42 or $52 w/ a 20 lb weight limit.

 

A Different Weida "Swing Back" Detachable Handle Iron     This Weida iron is marked with the same patent date of March 12, 1870 as the design above, but not the difference in the way the handle releases.  On this one you simply swing the "lock" out of the way so the handle can swing back out of the way while the iron was being heated.  The up side was with this design you didn't have to worry about breaking off the latch release lever.  The down side was that I can't figure out how you would swing the latch back into place after you heated the iron without burning your fingers.  Hummmmmm...........          

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Good ..... $225.00    

BCM-268

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Unusual Webster Patent Removable Handle Flat Iron  w/ Heat Shield  This is a good looking iron with a very unusual latching mechanism for the handle.  The thumb latch release is spring-loaded by means of a wire running lengthwise through the handle grip.  The patent date and the Webster name are marked on the base.  Be sure to look at the additional picture.  There is an interesting double loop design cast into the top that supports the heat shield as well.  It is a pretty rare iron.   

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Good + ..... $425.00     SOLD! 

BCM-140

 

 

"SFINX" Detachable Handle Iron     Here is an unusual variation of removable handle iron.  Typically this style iron was designed in the double pointed shape but this one is spade shaped with a square back.  And the name on it is a mystery, I guess meant to be a play on the word "Sphinx".  Not quite sure what the connection to ironing is there!  It's dirty but will clean up nicely.  There is also a crack in the wooden portion of the handle.        

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Good ..... $55.00    

BCM-221

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The Erie "Griswold" Removable Handle Sad Iron     They made cookware and they also made sadirons and fluters.  Griswold---the Kind of Cast Iron!  This is a nice example.                                    

Good +..... $95.00      SOLD!   

BCM-282

 

 

 

Nelson Streeter "Sensible" Detachable Handle Iron     The famed iron inventor Nelson Streeter manufactured this solid body detachable handle iron and called it the "Sensible".  It had a very expensive to produce latching system, which must have limited it's affordability in its day, but Streeter was obviously proud of his design and boldly cast the patent information for all to see.  This example comes with an extra base so one could always be heating while the other was in use.  There was an auxiliary fluting plate, fluting handle and trivet available for this iron to turn it into a combination iron, and if you have or can find those pieces to go with this iron and complete the whole set you have really got something special!     This one is a bit rough, but they are a tough iron to find.           Click for Pic                          

Good -  .....  $95.00    

BCM-392

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Sensible No. 90 Patented Detachable Handle Iron     There were a whole host of patents issued in the late 1800's and early 1900's for all sorts of mechanisms for detachable handle irons.  The idea was to figure out something that would let you easily remove the handle while the iron was heating, then put it back on quickly and securely so you could get back to the task at hand without dropping the iron on your toe.  This is a really good looking iron and it's in great condition to boot.  The handle latches securely and it doubles as a lifter to use if you needed to lift up a stove lid or just move the iron around the stovetop with actually latching on the handle. 

You'll love the condition of this one! It is as close to mint as one will find.   

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Excellent ..... $45.00    

ML-DH-1

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2 Ober Irons   Here are two Ober Mfg. Co. of Chagrin Falls, OH. Irons   Ober irons have a very distinctive patented handle design and release mechanism, and both the iron base and the handle have 1890 patent dates.  On the right is a fixed handle Ober #7.  Click for Pic       

Left ..... Very Good........$30.00      ML-DH-4   

Right ...... Very Good........$15.00     ML-OBER7

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3 Ober Detachable Handle Irons   Here are three more Ober Mfg. Co. of Chagrin Falls, OH removable handle irons, one double pointed and two spade shaped.  Ober was a prolific maker of a quality product, and their namesakes / heirs / distant relatives are always looking for them.       

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Left ..... Very Good........$45.00    ML-DH-5 

Middle ..... Very Good........$30.00     ML-DH-6     SOLD!   

Right ...... Very Good........$40.00     ML-DH-7     SOLD!

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2 Dovetail Handle Irons   This style of slide-in handle iron are earlier than most that you find, and very unusual.  Typically they are found with the handle and base rusted together to never separate again, if you even find one at all.  I have broken a few trying to loosen them up, but that is not going to be a concern here.  I have never seen a tailors or seam iron with this feature before, like the one on the left.  Hard to FIND!!        Click for Pic        Click for Pic

Left ..... Very Good........SOLD!     ML-DH-9

Right ...... Very Good........$65.00     ML-DH-10      SOLD!

 

 

 

European Iron with Unusual Detachable Handle Mechanism     This is another strange and unusual detachable handle iron.  I believe it's German and it is extremely well made.  The handle latching mechanism is incredibly well-built and precision-made---some would even say over engineered!  Take a look at both pictures.  This is beautiful iron!     

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Excellent........$395.00    

ML-DH-E-1

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Pack's Patent "Welt-Platte" Detachable Handle Iron     This detachable handle iron is yet another example of the ingenious thought that went into designing mechanisms for effectively latching and releasing sadiron handles from the bases of antique irons.  This one is pretty simple but unique.  There are three different size / weight bases included, marked 1, 2 and 3.  Another good-looking well-made European (German, I believe) sadiron in really nice condition that only needs some light cleaning to make it a standout in any collection!        

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Excellent........$225.00    

ML-DH-E-2

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