Antique Johnson No.101 Soldering Furnance and Copper Iron c.1918

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An antique cast iron bench-mounted furnace with solid bronze handles. Original soldering iron with wooden handle and solid copper … Read more ABOUT

An antique cast iron bench-mounted furnace with solid bronze handles. Original soldering iron with wooden handle and solid copper tip. The curved hood is designed to heat soldering coppers and force the return blast over the parts being treated for maximum efficiency. Embossed company name on top and embossed date "1018" (Oct. 1918) inside.

CREATOR Johnson Gas Appliance Co., Cedar Rapids, IA.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1918.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Iron, Bronze, Copper, Wood.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing handle on the side.
DIMENSIONS H 7.25 in. W 14.25 in. D 7 in.

HISTORY

Founded in 1901 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the company has been a pioneer in gas technologies for over 120 years. These specific bench furnaces have been popular in industry and school shops for over 80 years. See less