I’m sure the majority of you have no idea what this is…

The quest for a painstakingly tidy appearance was a motivating element in developing a classic domestic device: the iron. While electric irons have already established their appeal, providing a quick and practical way to ensure wrinkle-free apparel, it’s thrilling to cast our minds back and become acquainted with a lesser-known ancestor—the charcoal iron.

The term “charcoal iron” hints at its operation, as it uses charcoal as a heat source during the ironing process. These devices occupy an intriguing position in the annals of household inventions, a relic of which survives despite the passage of time.