Posted 12 years ago
ThriftyGypsy
(103 items)
I have this Vintage Massingill Saferon Minature Iron. I was thinking that it was either a store sample or toy. I have not done much research on this item, but I have heard the names before. I think that I saw a full size iron by this company on Collectors Weekly in the past. The iron is solid cast iron with no damage. I would like to know the time frame of this item. I have two other irons this size, but they do not have names on them. This item is the same size although my photo's show different. It actually measures 3 inches in length.I would appreciate any comments or info on this item. Thanks for looking, Thrifty Gypsy.
Thanks AR8Jason !
Thanks justin-sanford !
it could be a iron for doing ruffles on a drees shirt
advertising paper weight iron promoting their product
Thanks for the comment ralph, I never thought about it being a specialty item !
Thanks vanskyock24 for the comment. That is kind of what I was thinking that it was. It is a neat item, that does not take up too much of my collecting space ! lol. T.G.
sorry forgot the love lol
Thanks again vankyock24 ! I appreciate the love !
Thanks for the love Deanteaks !
do you Colette irons if so i would like to See a photo of them my email address is redcar9@tadaust.org.au
Thanks for the love officialfuel !
Thanks for looking Ralph, I have 2 or 3 more small ones. I will post photos later today. I can send you some photos if you are still interested. T.G.
Thanks BELLIN68 and pack-rat for the love !
I'm glad that nobody has called it a Salesman Sample since these were both used as a toy and for ironing by both the young and the old. These were used for ruffles collars or doll clothing.
I'm glad that you are taking care of it.
The newer knock offs from China made of cast iron can be used as bot as long as the paint is removed on the bottom.
I have irons that was used in china before yours and the Sadie iron was invented.
Thanks freiheit and packrat place for the love! Glad you liked my iron. Thrifty
This is a really neat item. I love tired iron. Our smallest sad iron is about 4 inches. We use them for door stops. They work great......unless you forget they are there and stub your toe in the middle of the night.
Thanks fhrj2 for the love and the comment! You are right about the toe stubbers, the ones this size hurt when stepped on in the dark!!! lol. I have always loved these type irons and buy them whenever I find one, if the price is right. Thanks for stopping by, Thrifty.