Antique French Cast Iron Waffle Maker Press. Marked \"A. MARTIN\" - 1876 For Sale

Bonjour de Bourgogne ;-)Antique French Cast Iron Waffle Maker Press. Wrought Iron PancakeWith Iron baseDated 1876The Iron Waffle is marked \"A. MARTIN - N°945 - DEPOSE\"Base is marked: \"N°889 945\",and in an oval \"A.MARTIN - NEUVES FORGES - ANNEES\", in round: \"MARQUE DE FABRIQUE\" with a locomotive and in another oval: \"DES MAZURES - PAR RENWEZ - 1876\"It\'s read :\"Marque de fabriqueA. Martin Neuves Forges des Mazures par Renwez, année 1876\"It was an important foundry in Lorraine in the late 19th century
This is an old French waffle iron dating from 1876.Made from cast iron so that it will retain heat and make superb waffles.This iron will produce big wafers. In very good condition: the inside is relatively clean and the outside too.It really is great fun making waffles with these old irons but they are great for decorating fireplaces too or hanging on a wall.These were very expensive items in their day and only a wealthy family could afford one.They were often given by the family as a wedding present.Dimensions approx.: Total Lenght 58 cm
Waffle iron size 18 cm x 11 cm (to make wafers 17 cm x 10 cm)Total height 8 cmHandles 36 cmBase height 7 cmBase Diameter 27.5 cmWeight 3.550 kg All our items come from France.
They are all used. Expect to find signs of normal use and wear commensurate especially for antiques.
All items are shipped Priority Mail with insurance. We provide you the tracking number.
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