19th Century Cast Iron Fluting Iron by J. D. Osborne frame • Main Principle: Superheterodyne (common)

• Main Principle: Superheterodyne (common)

A truly eye-catching piece memorializing Mr

the piece bears authentic wear-from oxidized metal to factory-age patina

and a textured background

19th Century Cast Iron Fluting Iron by J. D. Osborne frame • Main Principle: Superheterodyne (common)c. 1890s; J. D. Osborne & Co. Newark, NJ Heavy cast iron fluting iron featuring dual roller cylinders operated by a hand crank with turned wooden grip. This early household appliance was designed to pleat and crimp fabric most often collars, cuffs, and decorative linens by running dampened cloth through the heated rollers. The sturdy cast frame bears embossed lettering and retains areas of original japanned finish. Produced by J. D. Osborne & Co., a