Vintage Child's or Salesman sample Sad Iron

AThis item is an antique child's toy sad iron, a miniature version of the heavy cast-iron irons used for pressing clothes in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Type: Toy or salesman sample flat iron. Material: Cast iron base with a wooden handle. Features: Often featured a detachable handle or base mechanism to allow the metal part to be heated on a stove while the handle remained cool. Usage: Commonly used as toys for children or display pieces today. This is a unique vintage metal item, possibly a trivet or a very small decorative iron. It has a black handle and the base is engraved with "Asbestos Sad Iron". Measures approximately 5 inches long.