Antique 1870 Enterprise Mfg Co Philadelphia Cast Iron Sad Iron With Wood Handle

Description

Antique Enterprise Manufacturing Company Cast Iron Sad Iron With Wood Handle. Marked "ENTERPRISE IRON PAT MAY 24, 70" and "ENTERPRISE … more Antique Enterprise Manufacturing Company Cast Iron Sad Iron With Wood Handle. Marked "ENTERPRISE IRON PAT MAY 24, 70" and "ENTERPRISE MFG CO PHILA PA" at the outer side; "April ?, 71 Oct 1, 87" and "NO. 55, ??" at the inner side. Nice condition. Functional latch. Wood handle and knob remain in beautiful condition, without cracks and dullness. Slight overall wear to the cast iron: Dirt/dust and rust stains to body (especially the interior) and the underside of the handle. Yellowish stains please refer to last photo.

Measurements
Overall 6-7/8" x 3-1/2" x 5" Tall
Net weight 5 lbs 2.60 oz

Enterprise Manufacturing Co., founded in 1864 and located on the corner of Dauphin, 3rd, and American Streets, specialized in making hardware products like cherry pitters, apple peelers, coffee mills and irons. Remained in business until 1956 when it was bought by Silex Co. less