Antique British sad iron. It is marked "Wallis" from Birmingham, although it is unclear which company this was. Estimated early last century or older. Irons like these were nicknamed "sad irons" from the Old English where "sad" was originally a word which meant "heavy and solid".
Typically, there would be two simultaneously in use: one to iron with and one being heated up on the stove or in the fire. This iron is in fair condition with signs of both usage and aging that are representative of its age.Estimated late 19th / early 20th century. The photographs are a part of the description.
Dimensions: 10cm (H) x 12.5cm (L) x 8cm (D)
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- Irons like these were nicknamed "sad irons" from the Old English where "sad" was originally a word which meant "heavy and solid".
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