Ornate Design & an Animal Embossed on a Vintage Charcoal Iron for Sale

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Ornate Design & an Animal Embossed on a Vintage Charcoal Iron For Sale

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Ornate Design & an Animal Embossed on a Vintage Charcoal Iron:
$24.99

For your consideration is a charcoal iron. Charcoal irons received their name, because they were filled with burning charcoal and the burning charcoal provided the needed heat and contributed to the weight, for pressing clothes. Charcoal irons were widely used from the middle 1800s into the 1900s. The fell out of favor when easier to use and more efficient irons came onto the market in the late 1800s and early 1900s. I do not know the ID of the manufacturer, but the decoration and/or style could provide clues. Also the M (perhaps a W) could be a clue to the manufacturer. I assume the animal is a clue. On the bottom of the top is a cast in 2 and I have 0 idea what the 2 means. The main part and its lid are cast iron.The main part has a maximum height of slightly more than 4 1/4\". From the point to the center of the heel is slightly more than 7 1.2\" and the heel is almost 3 1/4\" wide.This charcoal iron is an old item that was used. It has 0 cracks and 0 chips, 0 welds & 0 other repairs, however both the interior and exterior have a lot of pitting. Also, the device that latches the hinged top, does not turn smoothly. Also, the knob on the latching device has been replaced. I assume the handle was originally painted. The ironing surface is not smooth. It needs to be properly cleaned. Please, carefully examine the pictures, as the pictures are part of the description.
Whenever it is practical, I will combine shipping. Local pickup is encouraged and is free.For bookkeeping purposes, this is lot DGW-1507.