Product Details

Up for sale is an authentic, antique miniature "sad iron" manufactured by the Dover Manufacturing Company. This heavy, cast-iron piece features its classic removable nickel-plated steel hood, a functional locking latch mechanism, and its original black-painted wooden handle.Historically, these small-scale irons were produced either as salesman samples, child's toys, or specialized laundry tools used for pressing intricate details like lace, collars, and sleeves. It makes a fantastic rustic farmhouse decor piece, bookend, or addition to an antique toy collection.