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
Three
Little French Cap Irons---6 Point Star and Gendarme I guess the idea behind this type of iron was that the rounded shape did a better
job of ironing a round cap than would an iron with sharp points at either end.
Whether it did or not I’m not sure---I haven’t tried ironing any of Larry’s
baseball caps lately. The two irons at either end are matching, with a
little raised 6-pointed star cast into the center of the base. The iron
in the middle has the wreath shaped logo that was the mark of the noted French
Gendarme foundry.
BCM-250-2
Left ...... Good..........$40.00
Middle ..... Good...........$40.00
Right ....... Good..........$40.00
2
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.
(TC 187[a]) The iron on the right is unmarked as to maker but has a nicely formed half-rod handle. It measures 3.5 inches which is just a fraction smaller than the first iron here.
Very Good.................$20.00 each Right one is SOLD! GS-OC-5 GS-OC-6
2
Different French Antique Cap Irons---Decorative Edge and Cast Handle
One has a decorated edge and is inscribed "N M 4". The other is simpler
and has a very nice cast handle.
Very Good.................$35.00 each Both SOLD!
ML-OC ML-OC2
French
DC Oval Cap Iron This is a very nice
looking classic oval cap iron. The top is marked DC, the foundry mark.
Note the decorative edge detail.
Good + ........ $35.00
PR-1046
French
FB Oval Shaped Cap Iron This is a very nice looking teardrop
shape cap iron. The top is marked FB in a very stylized font.
A very nice iron in very nice condition.
Good + ........ $45.00
PR-1056
French
Wintenberger Oval Cap Iron The top of this good looking very
rounded cap iron has the French logo for the Wintenberger foundry. A very
nice looking iron with what looks to be original red finish.
Good + ........ $65.00
PR-894
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