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Antique Laundry Stoves
Washers Plungers Pounders Agitators & More
There were an incredible array of washers and related washing devices designed, invented, patented, produced, offered and marketed to the modern day consumer / housewife to help her cope with the drudgery of the traditional Monday cleaning and washing chores. Here is but a small sampling of these fascinating antique devices.
Copper Wash
Tub Boiler This is a very nice example of a standard size
copper wash boiler w lid. These came in different grades and the copper
lined tin bottom ones like this were top of the line. These
are the type of things that the washers below were used in. Today they can
be used as planters, to hold kindling, Paper, magazines or just look great next
to the wash stand as a prop in
the display with washers and hangers nearby.
ML-cb-1
Very Good .... $65.00
Plunger
Type Washer This one looks like a toilet plunger but it is a
washer / agitator. It is made of copper and has a series of holes and
vents running through it to help get things moving in the tub or wash boiler.
ML-W-2
Very Good .... $18.00
Milk
Stool Washer This bottom of this one resembles a milk
stool, and the cows udders under it. It was designed for use by large
people as it it huge, and would take a lot of stamina to keep going. This
style washer is very early and probably predates most mechanical and later
models. I bet most teenagers today would not recognize it.
ML-W-3
Very Good .... $35.00
Milk
Stool Washer Similar to the one above. The top
is nice, but I lost the pic.
ML-W-4
Very Good .... $35.00
Plunger
Washer / Vented / Agitator This style washer was
designed to be used in a wash boiler or tub, and a simple up and down motion was
employed. This unusual example is set up with a series of vents and passages
to get things really worked up. It has patent info, locations, and
lots more info on the body. It dates from the 1880's. You need to
look at the other pics to get a sense of all the thought this fellow put into
his design. It is great.
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ML-WASHER-1
Very Good .... $65.00
Double
Plunger Vented Washer / Agitator This style agitator was
designed to be used in a wash boiler or tub, and a simple up and down motion was
employed. It is set up with a series of vents and passages with the final
release hole in the top middle with a little shields to direct the soapy water
back down and keep from splashing the user. It has patent info and
locations on the body from the 1880's.
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Very Good .... $65.00
Antique
Laundry Wringer
This wringer is in super condition. These fit onto an
number of washers or tubs, and the Horseshoe Anchor Brand was the best known of
all. A great reminder of times past.
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ML-W-6
Very Good .... $40.00
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