Sad iron
Kenrick
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
95 mm (Width); 176 mm (Length)
Place of origin
West Bromwich
Order this imageCollection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 938370.3
Summary
One of four Kenrick "Mrs Potts" sad irons manufactured in West Bromwich: (a) no./size 2, without detachable handle; (b) no./size 1, without detachable handle; (c) + (d) with a detachable, curved metal handle, painted black and impressed 'KENRICK'.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
KENRICK MRS POTTS SAD IRON / ... / WEST BROMWICH (embossed on top surface); KENRICK (impressed on each side of handle)
Makers and roles
Kenrick , manufacturer