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Sad iron

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Overview

a/ semi oval shape with pointed front tip and square back end. Has a handle attached with a wooden handle.
b/ is a tin resting plate that fits the iron on.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-126-14.21 a,b,

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Cast Iron

Height or length

15 cm

Inscriptions and markings

a very rusty raised mark is a circle with an arrow across middle and a X shape over circle plus some rusty pitted letter 'S ? T ER"
"SILVESTERS PATENT" near frpnt tip on top is the figure 6.

Keywords

Laundering-iron

Last modified

Friday, 15 May, 2026

Completeness

44

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