In this day and age of child-proof this and child-safe that
it's hard to imagine that a century ago little kids were not just allowed, but
actually encouraged to use hot pressing irons like these. Child-size versions
of antique irons showed all the same variations of heat source as did their
adult-size counterparts.
Charcoal was a readily available source of fuel that heated
an iron from within, and kept it hot for a good long time. Can you imagine
a child being given the awesome responsibility of ironing with a little "woodstove"
in hand! Not to mention the youngster would have to learn to master the
concepts of flue / chimney / and draft.
Slug heated child's irons required a chunk of raw iron to be
heated on the stove or in the fire, and then inserted into the cavity of the
iron just as the full size versions did. Imagine what little child wouldn't
let curiosity get the better of common sense, and stick her little hand into
the back opening to feel the slug, or accidentally open the back gate only to
have the red-hot slug come flying out!
Child
Size Portuguese Charcoal Iron A typical form charcoal
iron in a very unusual size! This nicely made and well detailed iron measures
just under 4" long. The heat shield under the handle is marked with a
stylized logo and the words "Compania Industrial de Fundicao Porto". The
back end is marked with the number "52" as well as "3 1/2". And there
is an H on the damper. There is some pitting on the bottom, but overall
it displays really well.
Good ........ $295.00 SOLD!
PR-1301
3
Miniature / Child Size Danish Brass Box Irons Three different child-size brass box irons in graduated sizes---small,
smaller, and very small! These little box irons are much smaller than
those that are typically seen, measuring just 2 1/2", 2 7/8" and 3 3/8 "
respectively. All three are nicely detailed and have good age and
patina.
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Good ........ $125.00 GS-MI-119
Good ........ $125.00 GS-MI-121
Good ........ $95.00 GS-MI-122
Child
Size "Augeneisen" Charcoal Iron
This iron is the actual one that was photographed for Figure 304 in
Politizer's Early Tuesday Morning book on child-size irons.
This is the first time it is being offered for sale in many years, having
resided in a long time collection of little irons. The workmanship is
fine and the condition is outstanding. Note the decorative detailing
on the scallop edge of the top. A choice piece!
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Very Good ........ $395.00
GS-MI-188
Child
Size Brass Ox Tongue Iron
This little ox tongue shaped brass iron measures
just 3 5/8" long and is complete with it's original tiny heating slug.
Excellent .......... $225.00
GS-MI278
Small
English Slug Box Iron This little
antique box iron is in super condition. It is unmarked as to maker but
the style and construction indicates it is English. This style antique
iron because of their small size make for a great display.
ML-ES-1
Excellent........ $225.00
Brass
Ox-Tongue Iron The
little brass iron on the left has a wonderful patina and evidence of actual
use for some specific ironing task. It measures just over 3 inches
in length. The swing gate looks like it might have been replaced somewhere
in time, but it is very well done.
ML-MOX-1
Excellent.................$175.00
Open
Handled Miniature Ox-Tongue Iron
This "toy" iron is the very iron that was photographed and pictured in the Tuesday's
Children book, and it is authenticated by Judy Politizer, the author herself.
It measures just under 4" in length and has a good deal of its original nickel
plating. It's slug has long gone missing. (TC 308[b] actual iron photographed)
GS-SB-7
Very Good.................$95.00
Two
Little Ox Tongue Shaped Slug Irons
Only a very small percentage of little irons you see are of this "ox tongue"
shaped variety, probably because their manufacture was a lot more complex than
casting the standard one-piece spade shaped flatiron. And in these miniature
sizes they are nothing short of adorable, particularly when complete with their
original tiny slugs as these two examples are. Both of these irons are
somewhat different from each other. The one on the left is cast iron while
the one on the right is brass. Both have great patina!
BCM-38 SOLD! BCM-54 AVAILABLE
Very Good.................$175.00
Early
Single Post Drop in the Back Mini Sad Iron This is a nicely made little iron.
At just under 5" it is much smaller than typically found in this style.
It was constructed in slabed pieces and pinned together along the seams.
The tail has some nice decorative file work cuts in it. It is complete
with its heating slug.
Good + ........ $195.00
PR-1298
Cast
Iron Child Size Antique Ox Tongue Slug Iron This
is a nicely made little iron. It is a rear single post in natural iron
finish. The toe ends in a nice chisel point. A nicely done miniature
that was really used as an iron!
Good + ........ $145.00
PR-892
Child
Size Strap Handle Ox Tongue Slug Iron w/ Swing Gate
This is a nicely made little iron that measures just under 4" long. It
looks as though the handle had a cloth or leather covering at one point.
It could use a bit of cleaning up---it will be worth the effort. A super
unusual design for a little iron---just like its full-size counterpart!
Good + ........$285.00 SOLD!
PR-1101
Nickel
Plated Child Size Ox Tongue Slug Iron Back when these types of irons were being
made and sold you could order them in different finishes or made of different
materials. Nickel plated models always cost more, and today are much harder
to find. This iron is in super condition!
Good + ........ $245.00
PR-889
Child
Size Antique Ox tongue Slug Iron w/ Unusual Handle This
one sports a cold handle design handle with a half round wooden handle.
This is a design usually reserved for much larger irons. A very unusual
specimen!
Good + ........ $445.00
SOLD!
PR-1277
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