Antique Copper Soldering Iron Wood Handle Tinsmith Coppersmith Tool 10.5in

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View Antique Copper Soldering Iron Wood Handle Tinsmith Coppersmith Tool 10.5in with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Type: Manual non-electric soldering iron / soldering copper. The iron/steel shank and collar show substantial surface rust/oxidation. The wood handle has darkening, scratches, scuffs, dents and finish loss from use and age. Authentic vintage copper soldering iron featuring a solid pointed copper head, long iron/steel shank and traditional turned wooden handle. This old-school non-electric soldering copper is an appealing collectible for antique tool enthusiasts, tinsmithing and metalworking collections, primitive workshop displays, or rustic industrial décor. This traditional hand tool was designed to retain heat in its substantial copper head after being heated externally, allowing craftsmen to solder seams and joints in sheet metal and related materials. The pointed copper configuration offered access to smaller or more confined work areas; period trade references describe pointed-pattern soldering coppers as useful all-purpose designs. No manufacturer, model number or other identifying markings are visible. The tool retains its aged copper, steel and wood surfaces and has not been restored. Sold as is. No warranty from the Seller. No Returns. Approx. Dimensions: 10-1/2" L SKU: DF688 CONDITION: Pre-owned vintage/antique hand soldering copper showing heavy age and use wear. The copper head has dark oxidation, green verdigris/patina, pitting, surface deposits and edge wear. The iron/steel shank and collar show substantial surface rust/oxidation. The wood handle has darkening, scratches, scuffs, dents and finish loss from use and age. No maker markings are visible. Sold as an unrestored collectible/hand tool; no operational testing under heat was performed. See all detailed pictures and read the full detailed description provided by the seller to know what you are purchasing. Key Features Type: Manual non-electric soldering iron / soldering copper Approximate overall length: 10-1/2" Working head: Substantial pointed copper bit/head Head shape: Pointed/pyramidal-type traditional soldering copper Shaft: Iron or steel Handle: Turned wood Handle attachment: Metal collar/ferrule Power source: None; traditional externally heated design Markings: None visible Material combination: Copper, iron/steel and wood Uses historically associated with this tool type: tinsmithing, sheet-metal work, roofing, plumbing and general metalworking Collector appeal: Antique hand tools, primitive tools, tinsmith tools, industrial décor and workshop memorabilia Traditional soldering irons of this general construction used a copper working bit on an iron shank with a wooden handle. A Science Museum Group example from James Watt's workshop demonstrates how long this fundamental tool design was used. Manufacturer: Unknown / Unbranded There are no visible manufacturer stamps on the copper head, shaft, collar or wooden handle in your photos. The design belongs to the long-established class of tools known as soldering coppers. Period hardware catalogs from 1916 and 1918 specifically list soldering coppers and soldering-copper handles, confirming that this type was a standard trade tool during the early 20th century. Country of Manufacture Unknown, but most likely the United States. Although many comparable examples were manufactured in the United States, there is no visible country-of-origin marking on this particular tool. Estimated Age Likely early 20th century, approximately 1910s-1940s. The estimate is based on its traditional non-electric soldering-copper construction, materials and form. Period catalogs document this tool type during the 1910s, but without markings an exact production date cannot be established. antique tool, soldering iron, copper iron, soldering copper, tinsmith tool, coppersmith tool, metalwork tool, primitive tool, vintage tool, wood handle tool, old hand tool, plumber tool, roofer tool, tinwork tool, copper tip, rustic tool, shop decor, industrial decor, blacksmith tool, collectible tool Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Blowtorches, Soldering. Brand: Unbranded.

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Unbranded

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United States

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