Travelling iron
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast iron, Steel, Wood
Measurements
180 mm (H); 58 mm (H); 91 mm (W); 188 mm (L)
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Castle Ward, County Down
NT 835663
Summary
Metal (cast iron) spirit heated travelling iron, polished steel sole plate, other cast iron components within a top plate and with twice bent flat iron handle bracket screwed on. Shaped wood handle. Sides holed. Chrome spirit tank on bracket at point. Circa 1900
Marks and inscriptions
The Coleman Iron, No 2, etc. PATENT PENDING (obscure)