Description:
Solid brass coal iron with hinged rear opening and rounded wooden handle. Designed to be filled with hot coals to press garments before the age of electricity. Features embossed patent details and an elegantly curved form.
Era:
Early 20th Century (approx. 1900s–1920s)
Style:
Industrial Utility / Colonial
Technique:
Cast brass body with hand-assembled components
Tools Used:
Sand casting mold, hinge press, hand rivet setter
History:
A.C. Wards was known for household tools and devices; coal irons like this were essential for pressing before electric irons became standard.
Manufacturer / Maker:
A.C. Wards (identified from visible markings)
Measurements:
4 ¼" W x 8 ¼" L x 5 ½" T
Suggested Weight:
Approx. 6–7 lbs
Item Number : P12407
Category : Misc Tools
Brand : A.C. Wards
