2 metal flat irons, sizes No. 1 and No. 10. "Silvesters Patent"irons, laundry irons

Mrs Potts' iron used for delicate lace.Small metal Mrs. Potts' iron.irons, laundry irons

Hotpoint electric iron, weight 6 points - circa 1940Early electric metal iron wiht wooden handle."Standard Hotpoint Iron / Pacific Electric Heating Co. / New York - Ontario. Cal. - Chicago"irons, laundry irons

Small metal Dover Sad Iron Model 912"Dover No 912 Sadiron" on baseirons, laundry irons

"Capitol" electric iron with wooden handle. Weight 6 1/4 lbs."Capitol - Submitted to Electric Approvals Board Reference No. AV/DL/O S.E.C.V."irons, laundry irons

Introduced early 1950's and sold until late 1970's.Cream and black Tilley kerosene iron."On Tilley Off"irons, laundry irons

Chrome Pumpless Kerosene Iron with green wooden handle."All British Pumpless Iron / Handi Works Brisbane"irons, laundry irons

This rare vintage clothes iron is not just a functional item but a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of an earlier era of the 19th century. Crafted from cast iron and featuring a wooden handle, it is a unique piece that adds a touch of authenticity and history to our collection. The inclusion of a funnel and chimney showcases the attention to detail in the design. A rare cast iron charcoal clothes iron with a wooden handle, complete with a funnel and chimney. The goose neck iron has a hollow base into which charcoal is placed. The small hole at the back has a sliding cover that was used to regulate the draft and temperature of the iron. To keep the charcoal glowing, the cover could be opened to allow more air or oxygen in to encourage the charcoal to burn. The iron could be swung back-and-forward to revive the charcoal. The fumes produced by the charcoal are carried away from the clothes by the large funnel that acts like a chimney at the front of the iron. The holes that line the base allow air to circulate and keep the charcoal ambers burning. This vintage clothes iron is not just a functional item but a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of an earlier era. 'S' is stamped in a circle on the back of the iron.flatirons, laundry irons, cast iron laundry irons

Ornamental cast iron trivet from the late 19th Century.A decorative cast iron trivet for a vintage flat iron. It has raised edges around the sides to stop the iron from slipping off. The handle is quite decorative.laundry iron trivets, iron stands

Patented RapidWash plunger design with attached wringer. These machines significantly reduced the effort required to launder heavy items compared with hand-washing in a tub.A metal tub 44 centimetres diameter and 50 high supported by three legs that are 24 centimetres long. A metal bar extends 27 centimetres above the tub and has a 66 centimetre long metal bar attached by a hinge, above the middle of the tub this bar has a hinged attachment with a 24 centimetre long metal bar on ii which has a 38 centimetre wide and 24 centimetre high metal conical plunger with a fluted apron on the end of it. The plunger is forced up and down the tub by the lever action of the 66 centimetre bar. A water outlet is in the bottom of the tub. There is a piece of wood six and a half centimetres by two centimetres by 45 centimetres attached to the tub which would have supported a ringer.THE LEHMANN COMPRESSED AIR AND VACUME WASHING MACHINE PAT No 30614/30lehmann, washiing machine, laundry equipmenr

This iron was used by women to press the clothes from the mid 19th century. Coal embers were put inside, heating the base of the iron. Small bellows could be used to fire up the embers in order to keep the iron hot.This item is significant as it represents the appliances used by women from the mid 19th century until the advent of electricity.Brass iron with hinged lid, curved funnel and wooden handle with asbestos standdomestic object, iron, laundry, appliance

Ornamental cast iron trivets from the late 19th Century.Two vintage decorative cast iron trivets for vintage flat irons. They have have three legs and raised edges around the sides to stop the iron from slipping off. The handle on one is quite decorative, but the other has a broken handle.'T Johnson' is stamped on the bottom of both trivets. One has illegible stamp.laundry iron trivets, iron stands

BHS CollectionSoftcover book with coloured photograph of a large domestic fireplace with various cooking implements. Contains 32 pages of black and white photographs and diagrams of items used in the home from the Middle Ages to the Victorian Era.Jacqueline Fearndomestic equipment, cooking utensils, cooking methods, home appliances, laundry, lighting, eating utensils