General Antiques and Collectibles Spring Auction
Lot 362:
Description
C-14565
This early 20th-century sad iron features a cast body with a smoothly finished wooden handle and a clamp-style latch mechanism, marked with a "No. 7" descriptor. Designed to be heated on a stove and clamped shut for safety, this utilitarian iron represents a transitional design between slug-style bases and modern electric models.
Surface oxidation and wear consistent with age and use; wooden handle remains solid and intact. Clamp mechanism functions
7" W x 4" H
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