Primitive heavy heavy flat iron with detachable wooden handle
Lovely piece of farmhouse decor or makes a great paper weight or doorstop
The base is from the The Ives & Allen foundry, also known as H. R. Ives & Co, Montreal.
These are the Mrs. Potts-style sad iron. They are double-pointed in shape and they require the detachable handle.
Embossed near the latching area:
N0. 55
Size 2
Marked:
H. R. Ives & buy Co, Montreal
Mrs. Potts Iron Patent Ground
In vintage condition with signs of use and wear
Length: 6 5/8 inches
Width at the widest: 3.55 inches
Height with handle: 5 inches
Weight: 2484 grams
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Product code: Antique H. R. Ives & Co, Montreal - Mrs. Potts Iron Patent Ground - buy Sad Iron / Clothes Iron