{"product_id":"antique-1890s-st-louis-cast-iron-sad-iron-solid-metal-handle-clothes-press","title":"Antique 1890s St. Louis Cast Iron Sad Iron - Solid Metal Handle Clothes Press","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAB\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBring a heavy, grounding element of classic Midwestern industrial utility to your space with this authentic antique St. Louis Cast Iron Sad Iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAB\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAC\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eManufactured at the turn of the century (circa 1890s–1910s), this solid-cast piece of household history was an absolute essential for traditional clothes pressing before the advent of electricity.  Cast as a single piece of solid iron with an integrated all-metal loop handle, this flatiron proudly features the historic regional mark \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"ST LOUIS\"\u003c\/strong\u003e cast in bold raised relief directly across the top flat portion of the grip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAD\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAD\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOver the span of a century, it has developed a magnificent, authentic \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003edark gunmetal grey and heavily oxidized rustic patina\u003c\/strong\u003e. Utterly solid, incredibly heavy, and bursting with primitive character, it serves as a spectacular vintage doorstop, an industrial shelf bookend, a heavy desk paperweight, or a core addition to a collection of early American ironware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAD\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAE\" 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=\"2ahUKEwjqrr735p6XAxUPmSYFHVM4E34Q-7AUegYIAAgbEAU\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAF\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAG\" 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\/Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e ST LOUIS (Molded in raised relief across the handle grip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAH\" 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 – 1915)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAI\" 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 Weighted Cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAJ\" 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 Americana \/ Country Farmhouse \/ Industrial Wabi-Sabi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAK\" 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, time-molded character. The handle lettering remains crisp and highly legible. The body features a beautifully stable, deep weathered oxidized surface patina. Structurally flawless and entirely free of cracks, splits, or repairs.\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=MIj6Ge_4q\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight Specs:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjqrr735p6XAxUPmSYFHVM4E34Q-7AUegYIAAghEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIIRAB\" 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\"\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=\"CAAIIRAC\" 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\"\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=\"CAAIIRAD\" 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\"\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=\"CAAIIRAE\" 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\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e4.0 to 5.0 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. 1.8 to 2.3 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roots \u0026 Roost, Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50709477163233,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2435\/5297\/files\/IMG_6818.jpg?v=1791063333","url":"https:\/\/www.rootsandroost.com\/products\/antique-1890s-st-louis-cast-iron-sad-iron-solid-metal-handle-clothes-press","provider":"Roots \u0026 Roost, Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}