'Asbestos' iron

'Asbestos' iron

Code: F18951

Dimensions:

W: 4.8cm (1.9")H: 7.2cm (2.8")L: 10.4cm (4.1")

SOLD

A late Victorian, miniature iron. This is quite an unusual form of iron, with a cast iron brick which is heated, and a tin cover and handle which clips onto the brick. The cast iron section is marked ‘ASBESTOS SAD IRON’ although it does not contain any asbestos. There is also a mark on the handle but parts of this are quite worn. From what is left you can make out that it is a patent date. It reads ‘PAT     22 1900’. It is probably the month that is missing from this mark. The piece is in excellent condition.
Price includes postage within the U.K.  Shipping to the U.S.A. add £15. Western Europe add £7.