A different (ironing) iron

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 15th July 2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Within the Ethno Miscellania concept, i am posting this iron, as it shows signs of
considerable age, as well of considerable rarity for, among the zillion old irons i have seen out there, i found none like this.
I would venture its age being from the 18th century, but i am just guessing, based on its condition and also lack of comparison to other similar examples.
Besides its age, an asset for collectors, i appreciate its rather interesting and peculiar overall shape, and with a so slender base; most certainly an ironing tool made to reach narrow and cornered areas of the garment ... i would say.
Anyone ever seen something og the kind ?

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Salaams Fernando... It does appear to be an Iron or as they are called Sad Irons. Here is as close a reference to them I've seen on web~ http://www.popscreen.com/p/MTAzMTQ5M...hes-coal-iron- noting this is a shortened vee shape and an oddly straightened handle but with the twist in the end. About 5 months ago a couple of these turned up in my store but I was puzzled and discarded them ...now they have vanished ! Sad Irons. 18th C

Also see http://www.antiqbuyer.com/All_Archiv...rons3_arch.htm for similar examples....
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Jim McDougall · 15th July 2015, 10:36 PM

Actually now looking at this, it certainly is an iron, and we see these in various style often in museums and antique stores throughout the west and here in Texas. I think these were used into the early 20th century in many rural settings.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 16th July 2015, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Actually now looking at this, it certainly is an iron, and we see these in various style often in museums and antique stores throughout the west and here in Texas. I think these were used into the early 20th century in many rural settings.

Salaams Jim, While rummaging in my store I discovered two whopping great irons and thought what great bookends they would make.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

fernando · 16th July 2015, 11:50 AM

So sorry guys but, what am i missing ? I never suspected this was an iron

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My proposal went for its unusual shape and evident signs of age.
I could bet my right hand that this not from the early XX century

Rick · 16th July 2015, 07:35 PM

Why that's no bet at all Fernando .

I agree; no way this was made anywhere near the 20th century .
Definitely pre industrial revolution .
It looks like it has spent quite some time in Mother Earth's bosom .

fernando · 16th July 2015, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Why that's no bet at all Fernando .

Ah, you caught me

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

I agree; no way this was made anywhere near the 20th century .
Definitely pre industrial revolution .

Absolutely !

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Originally Posted by Rick

It looks like it has spent quite some time in Mother Earth's bosom .

Don't know; could it be that all the heat it has been subject to, caused all that corrosion ?

Rick · 17th July 2015, 04:03 AM

Looking at it again, I'm starting to think maybe it's a Viking spear head that was heated and bent before being buried with it's deceased owner ...

15th July 2015, 10:36 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,459	Actually now looking at this, it certainly is an iron, and we see these in various style often in museums and antique stores throughout the west and here in Texas. I think these were used into the early 20th century in many rural settings.

16th July 2015, 11:50 AM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	So sorry guys but, what am i missing ? I never suspected this was an iron . My proposal went for its unusual shape and evident signs of age. I could bet my right hand that this not from the early XX century

16th July 2015, 07:35 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Why that's no bet at all Fernando . I agree; no way this was made anywhere near the 20th century . Definitely pre industrial revolution . It looks like it has spent quite some time in Mother Earth's bosom .

17th July 2015, 04:03 AM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Looking at it again, I'm starting to think maybe it's a Viking spear head that was heated and bent before being buried with it's deceased owner ...