Rare 1879 CHARMER ROCKER FLUTER Top Only
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Size Type/Largest Dimension | Small (Up to 14in.) |
| Type | Metal & Ironwork |
| Signed | Signed |
| Date Of Creation | 1800-1899 |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| Style | Americana |
| Material | Wood |
| Region Of Origin | US, Non-specific region |
The 1879 Charmer --This is your 143-year-old cast iron "The Charmer' rocking hand fluter. It is known distinctively by its vented handle, and sharp, deep, well-defined fluter grooves. It's clearly marked THE CHARMER on the rocker base. The wear is light while the appearance is in excellent condition. Condition is very good for its age with very light wear. This model is more scarce than most of the mass-produced, contemporary rocker fluters of the day, and therefore, more desirable. DIMENSIONS:~ ~ Rocker handle measures approx. 5 " x 3 ¼" x 3 ""tall. You would be hard pressed to find another model. HISTORY: Fluting irons are one of the most interesting types of antique pressing irons ever invented. They were developed to crimp, ruffle, and press pleats into starched fabric. Fluters were used for collars, cuffs, and trim. These vintage tools were an invention that saw their heyday in America from the 1860's through to the turn of the century. A wide variety of fluting irons, or fluters, were manufactured in the mid-to-late 19 th century. Some were 'rocker' style like this one; others were operated with a crank. All were improvements over the earlier method of pressing pleats into fabric, which involved wrapping each individual crease by hand around a goffering iron . Ladies' and children's clothing of the late 19 th century featured a lot of pleated (also known as fluted or plaited) trim, probably the impetus for the invention of an easier way to create and care for your ruffles and pleats. SUMMARY: Collectively, this uncommon 143-year-old fluter is in fine operating condition and will be a showstopper in any collection to showcase a piece of Americana from the post Civil War era.