A different (ironing) iron

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

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.