Antique Cowdens Laundry Advertising Sad Iron Handle Wood Metal Milwaukee For Sale

Antique Cowdens Laundry Advertising Detachable Sad Iron HandleUnusual antique detachable sad-iron handle with a wooden grip and metal hook/latch mechanism.Detachable handles were designed to stay relatively cool while multiple iron bodies were heated on a stove. The handle could be released from one iron and attached to another hot iron as needed, reducing the need to handle a heated metal grip.What makes this example especially interesting is the advertising printed directly on the wooden handle.Visible AdvertisingThe clearest wording reads:COWDENS LAUNDRYand:(OLDEST, LARGEST & MOST MODERN)The final line appears to read Milwaukee, although the lettering is faded.Additional promotional wording is visible above the laundry name but is too worn to transcribe completely with confidence.Good antique condition with substantial age-related character.Condition includes:Surface oxidation on metalDarkening and patinaScratches and handling wearFaded/worn advertisingNormal wear to wooden gripMetal attachment mechanism presentNo obvious major break to wooden handleThe advertising is worn but still displays enough lettering to clearly identify Cowdens Laundry.Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition and lettering.The exact detachable handle shown is included.