Charcoal Heated Iron
with Unusual Latch
There are no markings to indicate the origins of this
iron but it has an interesting design to the front latch. It is also a
bit smaller in size from most of this style. The red paint on the
wooden handle grip and the gold paint on the handle support and latch give
every indication of being original. It would benefit greatly from a
good cleaning.
BCM-73
Fair ..... $25.00
Gemo
Danish Charcoal Heated Iron
The name of this antique iron sounded English to me, and the handle is in the
style used by early German iron manufacturers, but I've read that this was a
Danish company, so I don't really know. In any
case this iron is curious because on the one hand it looks very "20th Century
Modern" in shape. On the other hand, who in modern times would
still be using a charcoal iron? Obviously an iron that was leading the
transition into the new era. The triangular chimney is so stylish!
BCM-86
Good ..... $55.00
Dalli
German Charcoal Iron complete with Accessory Tray
The Glissman book indicates that this iron was
manufactured by the Grossag Co. on a special order for another German
company just from 1928-30. In and of itself the iron isn't
exceptionally rare, but it is seldom found with its auxiliary accessory
tray, that allowed you to convert the heat source from charcoal to alcohol.
This example is in excellent condition and complete with the tray, also in
very nice condition. A nice find!
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BCM-87
Excellent..... $95.00
English
Lyng Charcoal Iron
Although this is more in the style of American charcoal
irons it was manufactured by an English foundry by the name of Cross, who
trademarked the iron "Lyng".
The casting is of a really nice quality. The brass heat shield is
impressed with the manufacturer's info and the visual form of the chimney
and the damper door are second-to-none. Clean it up and show it off!
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BCM-311
Good..... $55.00
Charcoal Iron
I'm not sure where this iron originates from. It has a nice heat
shield, and there is a large #3 cast into the top. The draft on the
tail end is different This iron just needs a cleaning or coat of gloss to
make it look great.
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LCM-CC
Good..... $35.00
Large
Charcoal Iron with Figural Dolphin Handled Posts
This iron has a great form with dolphin heads and bodies that look like
mythical critters holding up the half-round handle grip. The iron
would benefit from a cleaning to really bring it to full display potential.
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ML-CI-I-3
Very Good ..... $95.00
Figural Dolphin Handle
Charcoal Iron
Similar but different to the dolphin handle above.
It was a popular figural image to use.
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ML-CI-I-4
Very Good ..... $95.00
Figural Handle
Charcoal Iron
Similar but different to the dolphin handle above. This one has
flowers and what looks like clumps of grapes, or coal at the base of the
handle.
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ML-CI-I-4
Very Good ..... $95.00
European
Charcoal Iron with Griffin Latch
The latch design on this European charcoal heated iron is great. The
handle support is cast in a very decorative shape, and by means of a hinge
or pivot point a figural griffin-like creature comes out of the front of the
handle support and grasps the latch on the base. On the inside of the
lid there is a five-pointed star with a 6 in the center and the word "Gyertyauliget"
or something similar. The iron appears to have a coat of newer black
paint on it.
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ML-CI-I-6
Good ..... $125.00
European
Charcoal Heated Tailor-size Iron
This charcoal iron is an over-engineered marvel and
really beefy! Look at the work that went into making that 3-layered
contoured heat shield. And since nobody likes to get smoke in their
face when ironing, the chimney was made to swivel a full 180 degrees to
accommodate either left-brained or right-brained tailors.
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ML-CI-I-8
Very Good ..... $175.00
English
"Imperial" Charcoal Iron
This is the first of these i have seen. That is one of the beauties of
collecting irons. The supply of different irons is
seemingly endless. Even after 10-20 years of looking at collections,
attending meetings or auctions, and searching the countryside new and
different ones pop up.
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ML-CI-I-4
Very Good ..... $125.00
Charcoal
Iron with a "G" Logo
The G on the handle was the trademark of the Grosssg Co., a German firm.
This is a good looking iron in very nice original condition and will clean
up to be even better.
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BCM-84
Very Good ..... $45.00