Date

1920 to 1939

Description

Coleman Instant Lite Gas Iron. There is metal ball container to hold the fuel. On top of the metal container is a brass fitting which unscrews to fill the container. There is a hole in the top of the fitting to release pressure. Below the container is a black bakelite know to adjust the flame and to start the gas iron. The wooden handle which has black duct tape wrapped around it and has some burns on the top and underside of the handle and is attached a metal piece with two screws and a metal holder. The metal holder is attached to the base of the iron with two screws. There is a blue enamel piece that has a hole to light the irom and two slits on each side. The ironing surface ois cast iron That has been polished. There are some chips and burn marks on the enamel surface. 

Materials

cast iron metal wood bakelite temp adjusting knob copper

Measurements

7.5 in L x 4 in W x 7 in H

Category

Iron