Circa early 19th century wafer iron featuring a nice patriotic Great Seal mold. The wafer iron is composed of circular cast iron molds that are fastened to a set of iron tongs. The tongs are secured together when the wafer iron is closed by a fishing weight shaped catch. The scissors-like joint secures the tongs together with a rivet and both of the circular cast iron molds are secured to the tongs with a rivet. Each circular mold is cast with the impression of the Great Seal of the United States that is contained within a small beaded border. Both Great Seals feature a spread-winged federal eagle with a patriotic striped shield protecting its chest while holding olive branches and arrows in its talons. The Eagle is holding a banner that reads "E PLURABUS UNUM" between its wings, the tips of the wings being connected by clouds that hover above 16 six-pointed stars. CONDITION: The wafer iron exhibits a pleasing chocolate patina on the tongs and a grey patina on the discs. The tongs exhibit delamination marks and areas of pitting. The discs exhibit casting flaws and the Great Steal remains bold with areas of pitting. Overall very good. JLD Item Dimensions: 28" Name Value Paperwork
Circa early 19th century wafer iron featuring a nice patriotic Great Seal mold. The wafer iron is composed of circular cast iron molds that are fastened to a set of iron tongs. The tongs are secured together when the wafer iron is closed by a fishing weight shaped catch. The scissors-like joint secures the tongs together with a rivet and both of the circular cast iron molds are secured to the tongs with a rivet. Each circular mold is cast with the impression of the Great Seal of the United States that is contained within a small beaded border. Both Great Seals feature a spread-winged federal eagle with a patriotic striped shield protecting its chest while holding olive branches and arrows in its talons. The Eagle is holding a banner that reads "E PLURABUS UNUM" between its wings, the tips of the wings being connected by clouds that hover above 16 six-pointed stars. CONDITION: The wafer iron exhibits a pleasing chocolate patina on the tongs and a grey patina on the discs. The tongs exhibit delamination marks and areas of pitting. The discs exhibit casting flaws and the Great Steal remains bold with areas of pitting. Overall very good. JLD Item Dimensions: 28" Name Value Paperwork
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