Can you identify this Colman iron’s value?
Jan 4, 2021 11:51:19 #
Jan 4, 2021 12:12:57 #
fjdarling
Loc: Mesa, Arizona, USA
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.
Jan 4, 2021 12:16:24 #
Jan 4, 2021 12:20:57 #
SteveFranz
Loc: Durham, NC
I have one very similar. Got it at an estate sale, I'd guess retail in an antique shop $25 - $50.
Jan 4, 2021 12:25:28 #
Jan 5, 2021 05:33:06 #
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.
Jan 5, 2021 06:47:37 #
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.
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.
Jan 5, 2021 07:02:37 #
You could keep it as a conversation piece.
phildee wrote:
Should we save it or toss it?
Jan 5, 2021 07:11:32 #
Don’t know about the iron but I’ll give you $7.50 for a slice of the chocolate layer cake. 😊
Jan 5, 2021 07:47:20 #
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 !!
Jan 5, 2021 08:09:47 #
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
Jan 5, 2021 08:48:22 #
Jan 5, 2021 10:54:15 #
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.
Jan 5, 2021 15:01:42 #
Jan 5, 2021 15:06:28 #
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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