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Antique & Vintage
Oval Cap Irons
Although some small antique pressing irons were specifically
aimed to be marketed to young girls, many little irons of this style were more
meant for adults needing a little iron when a full-size counterpart just would
not do for the specific task at hand. Cap irons are a prime example of
this. These beautifully shaped oval irons were considered an absolute
necessity for proper ironing of certain types and styles of caps and hats.
Some were wide ovals and some were more streamlined, but typically they had
flat horizontal handles that allowed the ironer to apply the downward pressure
on the little iron that was required to do the job well.
Round back and double pointed little pressing irons are examples
of some inventor's "better idea" of how to eliminate the "divots" in fabrics
that were sometimes accidentally caused by the back points of the base in spade
shaped irons when pressing too hard on the back end of the handle. The
round back shape was thought to glide better over the fabric without leaving
any unwanted indents. The forms of these antique irons are wonderfully
graceful, and in these little size irons they are absolutely exquisite.
These little antique irons are some of the most sought after
of all, and found very infrequently except in long-time collections like these
that we have the pleasure of helping disperse.
Cast Iron
Belgian Cap Iron This small cap iron has a
great looking coat of arms cast into the top. The handle is all cast
and called a post and cap design. A nice little iron!Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
Good . . . . . . $65.00
MSL-CSTI-19
BCM-250-2
Left ...... Good..........$40.00
Middle ..... Good...........$40.00
Right ....... Good..........$40.00
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Different French Antique Cap Irons
Take a look at the little differences between these two antique cap irons.
The iron on the left with the open rolled strap handle has a mark that is hard
to.
make out but it indicates the French Herbulot foundry.
Very Good.................$20.00 each Right one is SOLD! GS-OC-5 GS-OC-6
Very Good.................$35.00 each Both SOLD!
ML-OC ML-OC2
Good + ........ $35.00
PR-1046
Good + ........ $45.00
PR-1056
Good + ........ $65.00
PR-894
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