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!
Small
European Charcoal Iron
A petite iron with a nice look.
Very sweet in this small size---Clean and ready for the collection.Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
PR-811
Good ..... $195.00
Small
European Charcoal Iron
Another petite iron similar to the small one
above but just a 1/4" longer and with a slightly different shape latch
and handle attachment. This design iron was made in Germany and
Austria.
SH-107
Good ..... $225.00
Child
Size Alba Split Chimney Charcoal Iron
This is a Portuguese child-size charcoal iron
with a
"split stack" chimney design. It it marked "N. 0" and measures
only 4" long. They are very uncommon in the full size version and
even more rare in
this small size.
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NK-1101
Good ..... $425.00
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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Left to right:
Good ........ $59.00 GS-MI-119
Good ........ $59.00 GS-MI-121
Good ........ $39.00 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 ........ $225.00
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 .......... $125.00
GS-MI278
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.................$35.00
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 + ........ $195.00
PR-889
Child Size Brass Ox Tongue Slug Iron
This miniature brass box iron has a nice form and look to it.
Good . . . . . . $95.00
MSL-CSTI-26
Child
Size Brass Ox Tongue Iron with Matching Companion Trivet
It is rare to find these ox tongue irons in this smaller size complete with
their original trivets. This example is in really nice condition, and
the trivet is exceptionally nice! Be sure to look at all the pictures
to appreciate the workmanship. Highly recommend!
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Very Good ........ $245.00
GS-MI-347
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