⚡ Vintage GE Hotpoint Calrod Electric Iron w/ Box - Super Model R - Art Deco
ABOUT THIS ITEM
🔥 This early General Electric Hotpoint Calrod iron is a fantastic survivor from the dawn of home electrification. Produced in the late 1920s to early 1930s, this Super-Model "R" 6-lb iron showcases bold Art-Deco graphics, industrial design, and that unmistakable early-electric charm.
📦 Even better - it comes with its original Hotpoint box, making it a standout display piece for collectors of Americana, industrial décor, or early household technology. The cloth-wrapped cord, Bakelite plug, and heavy steel body all wear their age honestly, with great visual presence.
🛠️ This piece is best suited for display, collection, or set dressing rather than modern household use.
🔍 ITEM IDENTIFICATION
Brand: General Electric (Hotpoint)
Model: Super-Model "R"
Catalog No.: 179F61
Type: Electric Iron
Weight: 6 lb
Voltage: 115V
Wattage: 575W
Era: Late 1920s-early 1930s
Country of Origin: USA
📐 MATERIALS & BUILD
Steel iron body
Bakelite handle, switch, and plug
Cloth-wrapped electrical cord
Printed cardboard box
📏 DIMENSIONS (Approx.)
Iron length: ~8.5"
Iron width: ~4"
Box height: ~6"
🧾 CONDITION STATEMENT
Good vintage condition with visible wear consistent with age. Surface patina, scuffs, and oxidation present. Box shows edge wear and aging. Cord and plug intact. Not tested for modern electrical safety.
🎯 FUN FACT
⚡ GE's Calrod heating element was revolutionary - it helped make electric appliances safer and more efficient, accelerating the shift away from coal and gas in American homes.
🚚 SHIPPING & HANDLING
Packaged securely with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage. No returns unless not as described/pictured.
