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• Double Point Shape: Allows the iron to move forward and backward easily without turning it around.
• Gas Intake Arm: The back metal tube connects to a rubber hose linked to a natural or manufactured gas line.
• Ventilation Holes: Circular side holes provide oxygen to keep the internal gas flame burning steadily.
• Wooden Handle: A black-painted wood grip stays cool while the cast-iron body heats up.
Historical Context
• Manufacturer: Strause Gas Iron Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Era: Circa 1910 to 1920s, before electric irons became standard in most households.
In overall good condition. Approximately 7” in length plus fuel tube. Love the name of this iron. Worth buying just for the name plate. Sorry about the reflection in the photo of face plate. It was like a mirror!
