Large Authentic Antique Chinese Bronze Silk Iron 19th Century

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Description

A heavy cast bronze Chinese silk iron. It has a flat bottom and a place for hot coals above. It … Read more A heavy cast bronze Chinese silk iron. It has a flat bottom and a place for hot coals above. It also has a tube that would have held a wooden handle.

The iron well shows the sign of coals used to heat the iron. The iron has a decorative rope braid on the handle mouth and a rope braid on the iron's mouth. The bottom has shiny bronze showing through. It has a good weight to use in ironing.

MEASUREMENTS
7 in long x 6 in wide x 4 in tall. Weighs 3 lbs. 0.5 oz.

CONDITION
The surface is rough from age and use but there are no breaks, chips, cracks, or dents. It is missing a wooden handle.

With its substantial bronze construction, traditional design, and visible evidence of use, this antique Chinese charcoal-heated silk iron is an appealing piece of functional folk art and a distinctive addition to a collection of Chinese antiques or early domestic implements. See less