Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Asbestos Sad Iron Set Cover with Two Irons

In Tools and Hardware > Sad and Flat Irons > Show & Tell.
Sad and Flat Irons89 of 130Gas Powered Clothes ironAntique Hat Polishing Irons
12
Love it
0
Like it

NewfldNewfld loves this.
fattytail2fattytail2 loves this.
ManikinManikin loves this.
SEAN68SEAN68 loves this.
vintagelampvintagelamp loves this.
blunderbuss2blunderbuss2 loves this.
officialfuelofficialfuel loves this.
vetraio50vetraio50 loves this.
pops52pops52 loves this.
aghcollectaghcollect loves this.
gargoylecollectorgargoylecollector loves this.
TreyTrey loves this.
See 10 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 11 years ago

    fortapache
    (3633 items)

    The irons may say "Asbestos" but the asbestos was actually in the cover/handle that goes over the iron. These were much cooler for the person doing the ironing. There was also a bit of air space between the iron and the cover to help keep it cool. Most often sold in sets of three there were other sets that came with various irons or bases.
    Made by the Tverdahl-Johnson Company it proudly states on the top of each side of the cover "PAT MAY 22 1900".
    Probably made between 1900 and 1920.
    This set includes the 72-A and 72-B bases, the A is a bit heavier.

    logo
    Sad and Flat Irons
    See all
    Vintage Potts Sad Iron Size 2 - Best on Earth - Detachable Wood Handle
    Vintage Potts Sad Iron Size 2 - Bes...
    $6
    Antique Sad Iron Ornate Brass Coal Heated Small Lace Collar Iron Italy
    Antique Sad Iron Ornate Brass Coal ...
    $61
    Vintage Antique Victorian Little Sad Iron Lace Iron Blue Handle
    Vintage Antique Victorian Little Sa...
    $19
    Antique Victorian Brass charcoal Iron Ornate Brass Antique Sad Iron Flip Top
    Antique Victorian Brass charcoal Ir...
    $24
    logo
    Vintage Potts Sad Iron Size 2 - Best on Earth - Detachable Wood Handle
    Vintage Potts Sad Iron Size 2 - Bes...
    $6
    See all

    Comments

    1. gargoylecollector gargoylecollector, 11 years ago
      That's sad...lol
    2. fortapache fortapache, 11 years ago
      Thank you very much Gargoylecollector. Quite sad indeed!
    3. fortapache fortapache, 11 years ago
      Thank you
      PatSea
      Trey
      gargoylecollector
      aghcollect
      pops52
      vetraio50
      officialfuel
      blunderbuss2
    4. fortapache fortapache, 11 years ago
      thank you vintagelamp and sean68

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.