Removable Handle

Little Irons

This category of irons must have been the most expensive to produce, and given how few are found today it's apparent that relatively few were ever manufactured.  The idea was a good one---solve the problem of the handle of the iron getting too hot to handle when it was heated along with the base by devising clever ways to latch and unlatch it without ever having to touch the hot base.  Little fingers undoubtedly got burned, so manufacturers of antique children's irons came up with their own designs for these smaller irons.

To justify what must have been the higher cost and to promote sales the advertisers pointed out that these irons were the perfect choice for adults to use to iron delicate fabrics and to use for touch-ups instead of going through the trouble of pulling out the regular full-size family iron.  And they touted the added benefit of being able to have several bases heating and ready on the stove, all of which could be used with one single handle.

These child-size irons listed below are the type that are becoming increasingly more rare.  The collections we have on consignment were begun years ago, when it was easy to find such things.  How times have changed!

 

 

Child Size Spade Shape Removable Handle Sad Iron   I am not sure about country of the origin of this iron.  There is a stylized H within a triangle logo behind the handle, but no name.  It is a Mrs. Potts style, but something about it seems European.  It is extremely unusual to find this shape iron is this "miniature" 4 1/2" size. 

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Good   ........ $185.00       

PR-818

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2 Small Removable Handle Irons   The one on the left is marked "Sterno".  Perhaps that is what you were to heat it with.  Or it might have been an advertising piece.  It measures about 4 3/4" long.  On the right is a small Mrs. Potts style iron of about the same length.  It is nice, and they are cute this size.         

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Left .....Very Good ........ $25.00     ML-CDH-1    SOLD!

Right ...... Very Good ........ $25.00     ML-CDH-2

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Sensible # 6 Removable Handle Childs Iron   The Sensible was patented by Nelson Streeter and he used that name for his adult size irons as well.  This example is in great condition and has lots of nickel finish remaining.   A very nice example! 

Good +  ........ $95.00   

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