Antiques Of A Mechanical Nature Unusual Miniature Irons

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Child-Size Alba "Split Chimney" Charcoal Iron This Portuguese child's charcoal iron measures just 4" in length. It has a very unusual design with the top half of the chimney opening up as one-piece with the rest of the iron top, with a latch at the mouth of the stack. There are some antique children's irons that are amazingly detailed and were probably produced in very limited quantities, and this is certainly one of those. It's full size counterpart is hard enough to find---this little one even more so, especially in this nice condition and complete with its inside grate.

Very Good ........ $695.00 SOLD!

GS-MI-372

Decorated Miniature Brass Iron This is an exceptionally nice and very unique miniature brass iron. It has a nicely contoured rod handle. The body is cast brass with an engraved or decorated border. There is a raised cartouche in the center. It has a French feel to it. A super nice piece!

Excellent ........ $195.00

PR-1038

Child Size Mini Heart Shape Iron What a cute little rod handle iron. It is legit, and vintage. A work of love / a work of art.

Good+ ........ $495.00

PR-1012

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 . . . . . . $175.00

MSL-CSTI-64

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 ........ $295.00 SOLD!

PR-910

Tailors Iron Advertising Paper Weight These were also used to hold fabric, or given to good customers as paper weights or for decoration. They are hard to find and there are several different variations and sizes that can be found. This one is from the Hayes Woolen Co of St Louis MO. Early and nice!

Good . . . . . . $395.00

MSL-CSTI-62

3 Tailors Iron Advertising Paperweights These miniature advertising pieces from tailor shops, laundries, and clothiers are rare and desirable. The Russell collection had a nice assortment, and here are the three most unusual.

The twist handle one on the left is marked "Jos. M. Hayes Woolen Co. Fine Woolens St. Louis".

In the middle is "The John J. Carbery Co. Cincinnati, Ohio".

On the far right is a smaller twist handle "John L. Bobo &Co'p'ny Tailors Trimmings Chicago". Nice!!

Left .... Good+ ........ $395.00 Click for Pic

PR-965

Middle .... Very Good ........ $475.00 Click for Pic

PR-887

Right ..... Very Good ........ $595.00 Click for Pic

PR-88

Chalfant Mfg. Co. Gas Jet Iron This is a nicely made little gas jet iron that was patented in 1871. It measures just about 3" long and was marketed as a real iron, not just a toy. The holes through the body are meant to be used to heat this iron over or on a gas jet fixture prior to use. The handle is very nice, and the supports have a nice cut out design. A tough to find iron!

Good + ........ $150.00

PR-1033

Miniature Cast Iron Rocker Fluter This is identical to the one above. Do not be misled by seeing two of them on the same page. Each one came from a different long time / old time collection. Carole or I have never found one while out and about. We have only come upon them through selling collections. Early and nice!

Good . . . . . . $395.00

MSL-CSTI-66

Miniature Brass Rocker Fluting Iron Dave Irons had these made to commemorate an early Iron Collector meeting back in 1999. It is nicely done.

Good . . . . . . $75.00

MSL-CSTI-28

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Miniature Green Glass Sad Iron These are commonly referred to being from the Sandwich Glass company of Cape Cod, MA. Current information suggests they may also have been made by M'Kee Flint Glass Mfg of Pittsburgh, PA. This one has a small flake that is hardly noticeable. They date from the mid 19th century. Early and nice!

Good . . . . . . $295.00

MSL-CSTI-36

Miniature 2 Piece Enterprise Sad Iron These were give-a ways at one of the Centennials or early Worlds Fairs back near the turn of the last century. The detailing and workmanship are great. A hard to find little iron. Early and nice!

Good . . . . . . $295.00

MSL-CSTI-65

Child-Size Antique Sleeve Iron This nickel plated children's sleeve iron would have been just the iron for a young girl to use to learn the fine points of ironing. And just the right size for an adult to use to get into the tiny tucks and pleats that were so prevalent in antique clothing. It measures 4.25 inches from the back of the gracefully rounded heel to the tip of the pointed toe.

Excellent ...........$35.00 SOLD!

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