Antique 1910s Primitive Large Heavy Rug Iron

Antique 1910s large heavy industry electric iron. Large two handed vintage electric iron made by the Pacific Electric Heating company out of Ontario, California. The last patent date was registered in September 1906 for this 30 lbs electric sad iron. This is an early electrified iron most likely used either in a launderette or in the fashion industry or perhaps for very heavy material such as curtains. The electrical component indicates that the iron was electrified 1916. This is one of the earliest irons made by the company now known as Hotpoint due to the hottest part of the iron being not the middle but at the point. Marked on iron base: Pacific Electric Heating Co Marked on back on heater: American Beauty Cat No 806 made by American Electric Heating Co, Detroit USA PAT Feb 1 1916 A great addition to your rustic country decor home, the perfect accent piece for a primitive kitchen or fashion room or as a early holiday or birthday gift. Antique 1910s large heavy industry electric ir