There
were an incredible array of washers and related washing devices designed, invented,
patented, produced, offered and marketed to the modern day consumer / housewife
to help her cope with the drudgery of the traditional Monday cleaning and washing
chores. Here is but a small sampling of these fascinating antique
devices.
Aluminum
Washboard / Scrub Board This ones claim is that it was gentle on
the clothes. Look at the second pic for more info.
ML-WB1
Very Good .... $45.00
Blue
Granite / Washboard / Scrub Board A blue enamel model. This
is an early version of a nice design.
ML-wb-11
Very Good .... $50.00
Washboard / Scrub Board Similar to, but different from the blue granite washboard above. Note the repair on one leg. This one was used!!!
ML-bwb-12
Very Good .... $65.00
2
Miniature Washboards Washboards this size are usually associated
with dainties and lingerie. Both are wood framed, one has a glass board,
the other a metal one. Ah, the good old days.
ML-wb-4 ML-wb-5
Good+ .... $15.00 / choice
The glass one is SOLD! The metal one is AVAILABLE!
"The
Hubbard Roller Washboard" / Scrub Board This one is a tough washboard
to find in nice condition. The rollers spin to supposedly help you with
the task at hand.
ML-wb-1
Very Good .... $95.00
Primitive
Cast Iron Washboard / Rub Board Talk about character!
This washboard / scrub board looks like it has been through the wringer (pardon
the pun)! It dates from the late 1800’s and is made with an unusual cast
iron ridged board set into its wooden frame. The circular hole you see
is typical of all cast iron washboards I have ever seen, made that way to allow
the water and suds to drain through to the other side. Unfortunately this
example has also suffered a crack in the board. No doubt about its authenticity
and it is priced to account for the “character”.
ML-w-cast
Good .... $85.00
"The
Udder" Plunger Type Washer This one looks like a cow udder to
me, or udderly ridiculous. The designer was certainly a believer in the more
is better line of thought. What a crazy looking idea. It is not marked,
but almost has a manufactured look to it. I would almost think it was shaker
except it is a bit to much. Each of the udders or plungers is spring loaded
to give it that extra cleaning action so sought after. A great piece in original
red wash finish.
RB-W-2
Very Good .... $295.00
Milk
Stool Washer This bottom of this one resembles a milk
stool, and the cows udders under it. It was designed for use by large people
as it it huge, and would take a lot of stamina to keep going. This style washer
is very early and probably predates most mechanical and later models. I bet
most teenagers today would not recognize it.
ML-W-3
Very Good .... $45.00
Plunger
Washer / Vented / Agitator This style washer was designed
to be used in a wash boiler or tub, and a simple up and down motion was employed.
This unusual example is set up with a series of vents and passages to get things
really worked up. It has patent info, locations, and lots more info
on the body. It dates from the 1880's. You need to look at the other
pictures to get a sense of all the thought this fellow put into his design.
It is great and much morethan just a simple plunger!
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ML-WASHER-1
Very Good .... $50.00
Double
Plunger Vented Washer / Agitator This style agitator was
designed to be used in a wash boiler or tub, and a simple up and down motion was
employed. It is set up with a series of vents and passages with the final
release hole in the top middle with a little shields to direct the soapy water back
down and keep from splashing the user. It has patent info and locations on the body
from the 1880's.
CYN-wash1
Very Good .... $65.00
"The
Household" Laundry Mangle This wringer / mangle is in super condition
and I doubt it was ever used. It is larger and heavier than typically seen. Over
2' across and at least 50 lbs. Shipping it will run 100.00 or so I imagine.
It is sitting out of level because of the mounting bracket on the bottom.
There is no damage or problems. A great reminder of times past that will look
great on display if you have the room.
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ML-W-6
Very Good .... $175.00
Unusual
Mechanical Antique Wooden Clothespins
These clothespins are unlike any I have ever seen.
Dating from the 1920's, the story goes that they were designed by a great-great
cousin of the woman back East that I bought
them from. This fellow was
obviously wildly creative, but like so many other inventors of his day he was
a poor businessman. Anyway, he took on a partner and together they applied
for a patent on these clothespins. The partner took off for California,
and probably went on to a life of fame and fortune, or at the very least he
enjoyed some real nice weather. The cousin was left sitting in New Jersey
with a bunch of wooden clothespins, which I now own! The story is great,
and the clothespins themselves are wonderful too. They measure about 5"
long and the way they work is that you squeeze the spring-loaded pin to open
and release the "jaws" that would hold the article of clothing. The third
leg of the pin,
which is tapered, hangs over the clothesline. I have several of these
antique clothespins available, and whether or not the patent was ever granted
on them I do not know. But my guess is that it is very possible they never
went into widespread production, so these may be the only ones available.
I also have some repaired ones---can you imagine repairing a clothespin---so
if you like examples of antiques that document that some people really did have
too much time on their hands, be sure to inquire about those too!
LCM-CP-1
Excellent ........$25.00 each
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