THIS IS AN ANTIQUE FORGED SOLERING IRON THAT WAS MADE BACK IN THE 1800'S. IT BELONGED TO MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WHO CAME OVER FROM GERMANY, I'M TOLD. THIS WAS HEATED WITH A BLOW TORCH OR BY LAYING IT IN THE HOT COALS OF A FORGE. THEN WHEN IT WAS RED HOT USED TO MELT SOLDER ONTO VARIOUS ITEMS. THIS WAS BEFORE THERE WERE ELECTRIC SOLDERING IRONS OR ELECTRIC FOR THAT MATTER. THE IRON IS 14 1/2" LONG AND THE TIP IS 3" LONG AND MADE OF COPPER.
THIS IS A GREAT PIECE FOR ANTIQUE TOOL COLLECTORS. THE WOODEN HANDLE HAS BEEN REPLACE, RECENTLY DUE TO AGE, WOOD ROT, AND BURNS.
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