VINTAGE MULTI - FUNCTION UNIVERSAL LANDERS, FRARY & CLARK IRON
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:13649933 | Featured Refinements: Vintage iron |
Vintage multi-function Universal Landers, Frary & Clark Tourist's IronModel No. E9021 ; Few people know today: Inverted on its custom stand, the iron was designed as a 'hot plate' and used to heat liquids, (soups, coffee, tea and even baby milk); handy while the user was away from the conveniences of home.From ironing clothes and styling hair to heating soups and beverages, this iron was the traveling companion no one wanted to be without - And you shouldn't either.Nickel-plated, c...ast-iron base, and mahogany handle. There is the usual wear of an appliance that is nearly 100 years old. Produced at their New Britain, Connecticut plant. 115 volts; 3.4 amps Weighs: 4 lbs Landers, Frary & Clark traces its start to the time George Landers, age sixteen, arrived in New Britain, Connecticut in 1829 looking for a job. He soon went to work for Josiah Dewey who, seven years earlier, had started a small foundry making cupboard latches and other hardware. After Dewey's death, it became Landers & Smith Manufacturing Company in 1853. As president, Landers' salary was seven hundred dollars a year. In 1862 the small but prosperous company made another of the many acquisitions that were to mark its history and growth in future years. When it acquired the firm of Frary, Clark & Company, of Meriden Connecticut, the company name changed to Landers, Frary & Clark, which it retained for the next full century of its existence.Note: Good Luck Bidding on this Very Desirable, Multi-function Tourist Iron from yesteryear. A unique part of Americana.
This item comes from my Grandfather's estate and we have more great antiques and curling irons and heaters available so please check our other listings.
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This item comes from my Grandfather's estate and we have more great antiques and curling irons and heaters available so please check our other listings.
We will combine shipping on multiple items.
