“Sad” is an Old English word for “solid,” and the term “sad iron” is often used to top distinguish the largest and heaviest of flat irons, usually 5 to 9 pounds. In earlier times, much of home life revolved around the fireplace. A fire to warm the home, cook the food and yes...heat your iron.
Cast from a thick slab of cast iron this is a heavy piece. With its antique charm and heavy weight it is perfect for home decor, use as a booked or even as a door stop. It is in excellent vintage condition and the original #7 stands out well. This sad iron is in very good shape and has no significant imperfections. Heavyweight, it is perfect as a booked, paperweight or just as a decor objet.
WHY WE LOVE IT...Classic Americana
Is there anything more iconic than the sad iron when we contemplate traditional Americana? Naturally we also strain to wrap our heads around how it was heated and then handled for use as well. Given our modern world of relative ease, it boggles the mind. Yet, they did it. Early Americans were quite handy with the sad iron. Perfect in a modern farmhouse decor scheme, this sad iron is immediately ready for action and will bring instant iconic farmhouse Americana to your home. Why weight? ;-]
Product code: Antique Cast Iron #7, Sad top Iron; Classic Americana Farmhouse, Bookend, Paperweight, Decor objet