RARE Antique Small Eagle Latch 1850's Charcoal Clothes Iron

Antique c. 1850's Charcoal Clothes coal Iron w/ very Rare Hard to Find EAGLE's Head latch working fine Wooden Handle red paint still shows with nice patina on handle Small size: 5" H x 4 1/4" L x 2 1/4" W Cast Iron aged patina, heavy aged wear The 🦅 EAGLE's Head latch is a rare iron This is an antique iron; also known as a SAD Iron. Used is the early part of the centuries in several forms, to press and iron clothes. This one used hot coals to do so. They are collectible, and make beautiful decorative accents. Depending on the style some are very collectible and rare