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Charcoal iron
Artist/Maker

Charcoal iron

ca. 1852
Place madeNewark, New Jersey, United States, North America
Cast iron, wood
Overall: 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 24.1 x 21.6 x 8.9 cm )
Purchase
1931.65
This type of pressing iron is also called a "tailor's goose."
DescriptionCast iron charcoal iron with removable upper section to access iron interior used to burn coal; upper section has a cylindrical neck for steam to escape and a turned wooden handle; rear has riveted escutcheon decorated with bearded face in relief that conceals opening for igniting coal.
Markingsmaker's mark: in relief beneath handle: "W.B. CUMMINGS./N. TALIAFERRA./& E. BLESS./PATENTED 1852"
ClassificationsBASE METALS