Early 18 Lb (8kgs) Narrow Twisted Handle tailors iron.

Sometimes called a "sad" iron. Sad means "solid: in old English.

According to Terri Clemens book, “American Family Farms Antiques: "

many households had a tailor's iron.

Tailor's irons were not heated, but smoothed seams with their weight.

They are made of cast iron with a handle that is metal, often twisted."

Length: 25cm   Width: 7cm   Height: 18cm