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Athenry

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Old coal iron.
« on: May 13, 2012, 11:50:19 pm »
This is an old coal iron my mother was just given. For some reason the lock to open the lid is a rooster, I see that a lot, anyone know why it's a rooster?

It has no markings on it, it came with a really nice stand. Does anyone have any information on it? I was thinking Germany ~WWI but I'm not sure.







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Re: Old coal iron.
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2012, 12:25:08 am »
I don't think that there is any deeper meaning to the rooster, it's just homey kitchen decor. It was a common figure on these irons, if you do a Google image search for coal iron rooster you'll see quite a few variations on this theme.
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Re: Old coal iron.
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2012, 12:39:06 pm »
The condition on this is excellent....am wondering if it is a reproduction?!?

Some interesting information
http://www.oldandinteresting.com/charcoal-irons.aspx
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