Clothes iron - Ember iron - 19th century - Brass
Superb authentic small coal iron, solid brass, once used for ironing delicate textiles: lace, collars, headdresses, or ribbons.
This model, small in size but heavy (1 kg), is typical of domestic tools used in France and Northern Europe at the end of the 19th century.
This is a genuine utilitarian iron, not a reproduction:
Charred interior and old traces of ash, bearing witness to its use.
Perforated side vents, designed to feed the embers with oxygen – an uncommon detail.
Molded rose decoration on the sides, and an ornate handle, characteristics of the elaborately worked models from the late 19th century.
This iron today is a very fine collector's piece, or an authentic decorative object for a fireplace, a cabinet of curiosities, or a country-house ambiance.
✦ Dimensions
Length: 16 cm
Width: 8 cm
Height without handle: 8 cm
Total height: 13 cm
Weight: 1 kg
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