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Coal Iron
c. 1880 - 1900Subcollections
Overview
A hollow iron which has a fluted hinged lid which lifts when the Roman Head catch at the front of the iron is lifted upwards. The handle is wooden curving down to fancy dolphins screwed onto the top of the iron. . Around the edges of the lid are serrations. Inside the iron at the bottom is a fire grate. On either side of iron are two half moon shaped holes. Iron made of cast metal, has smooth flat base.
Historical information
Coal iron heated by filling with burning coals. This one is in the Deluxe class.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1987.23
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Cast Iron
Wood
Width
23 cm
Height or length
22 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
0.91 kg
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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Front view of Coal Iron
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Inside view of Coal Iron
Roman Head at front of Coal Iron
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