Johan Maree
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I believe the object in the photograph is not a child's toy but was used to iron lace with - also known as a "sad iron". It's barely 3" in length and just a tad over 1½" in height.
My grandfather (my late mom's dad) was born in 1884 and this belonged to his mom. There is the possibility that this piece might even go back further in my family's history. However, considering Grandpa's birth year, one can safely assume that this iron dates at least back to the late 1870's or early 1880's.
I recall (since my earliest childhood memories) that this tiny iron was displayed in Mom's sideboard and never used for ironing. It has always been in this condition and, as far as I know, has never been tampered with in any way. There is virtually no rust present, as you can see.
My grandfather (my late mom's dad) was born in 1884 and this belonged to his mom. There is the possibility that this piece might even go back further in my family's history. However, considering Grandpa's birth year, one can safely assume that this iron dates at least back to the late 1870's or early 1880's.
I recall (since my earliest childhood memories) that this tiny iron was displayed in Mom's sideboard and never used for ironing. It has always been in this condition and, as far as I know, has never been tampered with in any way. There is virtually no rust present, as you can see.
