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self heating iron
Overview
oval, pointed at both ends with Petrol reservoir attached to the rear end, has a ornate key attached to top rear. is heavy blue enameled metal with half moon shape holes around to top sides. has raised handle of heavy metal and blue wooden grip , bottom base is silver .
Historical information
presumed the make is "Coleman Model 4A", it belonged to Mr. King from a farming property near Needilup.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-126-78.6
Material
Metal
Width
14 cm
Height or length
25 cm
Depth
18 cm
Inscriptions and markings
'GLORIA" is raised print on top of base one side then "SAD IRON" on the other
Contextual information
The KIng Family were amongst some of the early farming settlers in the Needily and Ongerup W.A district.
Keywords
Laundering-iron
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 15 May, 2026
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