Should we save it or toss it?
IMHO save it or sell it. Or, consign it at an antiques/collectible shop near you. It appears to be powered by white gasoline, which may make it fairly rare.
I have one very similar. Got it at an estate sale, I'd guess retail in an antique shop $25 - $50.
phildee wrote:
Should we save it or toss it?
Makes a good door stop!!
I saw one similar on Pawn Stars this week, it was earlier model than yours & not as nice a finish, I think the retail on it was approx.$75.
They will work on Coleman camp stove fuel. If the generator is no good you would probably find it impossible to locate a new one. (In case some are not familiar, the generator on a device like that iron and the Coleman stoves, is a piece of spiral metal that runs the length inside of the feed line that heats up and vaporizes the fuel so it will burn. They tend to get gunked up and restrict the flow of fuel)
The Coleman type iron was a good idea to replace the old flat irons that had to be heated on a stove before they would do the job of ironing your clothes. The big problem with the gas iron was that after some use, soot would build up inside and sometimes blow out onto your clothes. Also, remember, inside the iron was a gas burner, so they weren't all that safe. It is a nice find for someone who is interest in antique household appliances.
You could keep it as a conversation piece.
phildee wrote:
Should we save it or toss it?
Don’t know about the iron but I’ll give you $7.50 for a slice of the chocolate layer cake. 😊
phildee wrote:
Should we save it or toss it?
I am more interested in that nice looking multi-layer cake in the background. But I am diabetic so I have to force myself not to get too exited about the cake. But it sure looks tasty !!
fjdarling wrote:
IMHO save it or sell it. Or, consign it at an antiques/collectible shop near you. It appears to be powered by white gasoline, which may make it fairly rare.
White gasoline usually meant lead free which virtually all are now. After having said that, gasoline should NEVER be used in anything except what is is made for... powering a vehicle
Deffo keep it, wot an antike
My mom had one of those when I was a little boy. It's probably not worth much but I bet there will always be someone who would like to have it.
fjdarling wrote:
IMHO save it or sell it. Or, consign it at an antiques/collectible shop near you. It appears to be powered by white gasoline, which may make it fairly rare.
'White gas' is what we now call unleaded.
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