Mrs Potts Sad Iron Set Detachable Wood Handle Cast Iron Flat Iron No 2 Antique

This is an authentic antique Mrs. Potts Sad Iron Set, a quintessential piece of American domestic history. Patented in the 1870s by Mrs. Potts, this ingenious design allowed for easier ironing by featuring multiple cast iron bases and a single detachable, cool-touch wooden handle. Users could leave one base heating on the stove while using another, ensuring continuous ironing.

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Item Type: Antique Sad Irons / Flat Irons / Smoothing Irons

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Design/Patent: Mrs. Potts (Detachable Wooden Handle)

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Manufacturer: Colebrookdale Iron Company, Boyertown, Pennsylvania, USA

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Material: Cast Iron Bases, Wooden Handle

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Size Marking: Number "2" is visible on the base, indicating size/weight.

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Era: Antique (Patented 1870s; used throughout the 1800s)

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Use Today: Popular collectible, farmhouse decor, doorstop, or paperweight.

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Condition: Vintage/Antique condition, showing expected patina and wear for an item heated on a stove.

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Shipping Weight: 9 lb