{"product_id":"antique-1890s-sensible-no-4-miniature-cast-iron-sad-iron-n-r-s-co-phila-farmhouse-decor","title":"Antique 1890s Sensible No. 4 Miniature Cast Iron Sad Iron - N.R.S. \u0026 Co. Phila Farmhouse Decor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAB\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAdd a rare slice of late 19th-century domestic history to your display with this authentic antique Sensible No. 4 Miniature Cast Iron Sad Iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAB\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAC\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eManufactured in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eN.R. Streeter \u0026amp; Co. (N.R.S. \u0026amp; Co.)\u003c\/strong\u003e during the turn of the century (circa 1890s–1910s), this charming \"Sensible No. 4\" model is a compact, solid-cast miniature iron. Unlike full-sized laundry irons, these smaller pieces were engineered as specialized polishing irons for starched collars and shirt cuffs, or given to children as functional toy irons to learn household tasks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAC\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAD\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe top face features crisp, raised relief lettering reading \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"SENSIBLE NO. 4\"\u003c\/em\u003e alongside the manufacturer's mark \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"N.R.S. \u0026amp; CO. PHILA\"\u003c\/em\u003e. Cast in a single solid piece with an integrated curved metal handle, it features an extraordinary, time-molded \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003egunmetal grey and oxidized rustic patina\u003c\/strong\u003e with remnants of original black enamel finish along the top grip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAE\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIt makes a fantastic, heavy desk paperweight, an eye-catching visual anchor for country laundry rooms, or a distinctive element for industrial shelving.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAF\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAF\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjWk9jI356XAxWskmoFHQouOdIQ-7AUegYIAAgaEAY\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAG\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N.R. Streeter \u0026amp; Co. (Philadelphia, PA, USA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eModel ID Stamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensible No. 4 \/ N.R.S. \u0026amp; Co. Phila (Raised relief casting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAJ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa late 19th to early 20th Century (c. 1890 – 1910)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAK\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Solid Single-Piece Cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAL\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAesthetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primitive Country Americana \/ Toy Kitcheniana \/ Industrial Wabi-Sabi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic antique condition with superb historical character. The lettering remains highly legible and clear. The iron body features a stable, weathered dark oxidized patina with original black paint accents. Structurally flawless and entirely free of cracks, chips, or fractures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=qsbdXc_5p\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=yJTM6b_704\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight Specs: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiDn9-q4Z6XAxVMl2oFHeHHEBoQ-7AUegkIAggBCPUGEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQj1BhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQj1BhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eLength of Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6.0 to 6.5 inches (approx. 15.2 to 16.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQj1BhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWidth of Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3.5 to 3.75 inches (approx. 8.9 to 9.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQj1BhAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTotal Height (Including Handle):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4.75 to 5.25 inches (approx. 12.1 to 13.3 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQj1BhAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e4.0 to 4.5 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. 1.8 to 2.0 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roots \u0026 Roost, Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50709459828961,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2435\/5297\/files\/IMG_6806.jpg?v=1791061360","url":"https:\/\/www.rootsandroost.com\/products\/antique-1890s-sensible-no-4-miniature-cast-iron-sad-iron-n-r-s-co-phila-farmhouse-decor","provider":"Roots \u0026 Roost, Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}