It was listed by Mark Seabrook Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Seymour Lindsey, who refers to similar types "For ironing the plain rounded surface of mob caps a standing iron was used. This has a rounded body supported by a stem. In the more elaborate examples the body opened to receive an iron heater" ....or even hot embers from the fire which would heat up the iron....note the fluted parts of the iron for doing ruffs, collars etc...the acorn finial is a nice finish, which unscrews when in use..... in very good condition and a real collectors gem..!
English. C1780-90.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.
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Antique Metalware 18thc Brass & Iron Lace Goffering Iron. English. C1780-90
