184: AN 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY PRESSING IRON WITH 'BELL' HANDLE

The early primitive pressing iron is fixed with a hollow handle having an loose object inside to create a tinkling sound while the iron is being moved about during use. This was purportedly a method of monitoring domestic help. The sound created by the hollow 'bell' handle assured milady there was no loafing on the job.
Measures 4 x 7.25 x 3.5 inches.
$50 - $500