Antique Cast Iron Sad Iron – 6 ¼"

Description :
This antique sad iron, also known as a flat iron, is crafted from solid cast iron and features a fixed loop handle. Measuring 6 ¼" long by 4 ½" wide, it bears the unmistakable signs of age, including a deep patina and surface rust from decades of disuse. Once heated on a stove and used for pressing garments, this piece now serves as a nostalgic artifact of early domestic life or a charming rustic doorstop or display object.

Era:
Late 19th to early 20th century

Style:
Primitive / Americana

Technique:
Cast iron molding with hand-finishing

Tools Used:
Sand casting mold, foundry furnace, grinding wheel

History:
The term “sad” in sad iron refers to its solid construction, used before the invention of electric irons.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown

Measurements:
6 ¼" L x 4 ½" W

Suggested Weight:
5–6 lbs

Item Number : P13716

Category : Housewares

Brand : UK