This very unique alcohol flat iron was made by Optimum in Germany in the early 1900's. It is in Theo Vandenberk's collection.
Other side view of German alcohol flat iron.
Top view of German Optimum alcohol flat iron.
G.M.T. & Brothers of Switzerland made this Gloria No. 1615 iron. The handle is the fuel tank. This iron is not in my collection.
Swedish fuel Iron. This iron is in Kevin McCartney's collection. Beware of that chimney when ironing. It must get pretty hot.
This is the Butterfly iron made by The Lea Hin Co. LTD. of Singapore. This iron runs on kerosene and is in Owen Stephenson's collection.
Rear view of Butterfly iron.
Umadis iron that appears to have been made by Imperial Brass for the UK market or it was made under their patent. This iron is in Ken Faulkner's collection.
View of the Umadis iron unboxed. The box is almost as cool as the iron.