Little Pressing Irons for Special Purposes

These antique sad irons are some of the most interesting and varied in both their design and in their function or purpose.  In this day and age when all irons look alike, and most fabrics and clothing styles can be handled with pretty much the same iron, it's hard to imagine that a century ago specialization was the name of the game.  Although the ironing chore was anything but a game.  There were irons that had to be used for laces, linens and silks that were different from the ones used for heavyweight fabrics like wools and heavy cottons.  There were irons that were specially shaped for ironing sleeves, flounces, tucks, cuffs and collars.  There were irons used to make ruffles, pleats and crimps, and irons used to polish  fabrics smooth and shiny.  There were irons used to make flower shapes and irons made to touch up curled edges.  When the fashions of the day changed, so too did the irons.  The young girl of the day was expected to learn all of the intricacies of irons, so little irons were manufactured to help her master the task.  The selection below are sure to add interest and variety to any collection! 

 

 

Child-Size Antique Sleeve Iron    This nickel plated children's sleeve iron would have been just the iron for a young girl to use to learn the fine points of ironing.  And just the right size for an adult to use to get into the tiny tucks and pleats that were so prevalent in antique clothing.  It measures 4.25 inches from the back of the gracefully rounded heel to the tip of the pointed toe.   (TC 322)      Click for Pic       

Excellent ...........$85.00    

GS-SL-1

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Mini Cast Iron Twisted Rope Handle Sleeve Iron  This is a very nice looking little sleeve iron.  The handle has great form and the casting is highly defined! 

Good +  ........ $75.00       

PR-1215

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Walker Boston Small Sleeve Iron  This is a very nice looking and early sleeve iron marked "Walker Boston".  It was probably marketed as being suitable for adult use as well as for kids.  Finely cast, nicely marked with the name, and in super condition! 

Good +  ........ $95.00       

PR-1266

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Center Mount Removable Handle Child's Sleeve Iron   This is the sleeve iron variation of the same center mount handle design as above.  The sleeve iron variation is much harder to find.  This one is in super condition! 

Good +  ........ $325.00    SOLD!

PR-1302

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