Antique Geneva Hand Fluter Cast Iron Crimping Iron 2 Piece Set 1866 Patent

Geneva Hand Fluter
Cast Iron Crimping Iron
Victorian, Mid-to-Late 19th Century

This antique Geneva Hand Fluter is a classic example of Victorian-era laundry technology, designed for creating crisp, uniform ruffles and pleats in fabric. Patented in 1866 and manufactured in Geneva, Illinois, this two-piece set consists of a heavy corrugated base and a matching rocker with a wooden handle. The tool operated by heating the base on a stove and rolling the rocker over fabric placed between the interlocking ridges.

• Rocker embossed with "GENEVA HAND FLUTER" and handle marked "GENEVA. ILL"
• Base underside marked "PAT.D AUGUST 21. 1866." and "HEAT THIS."
• Heavy cast iron construction with original wooden handle grip intact
• Dimensions: 6" L x 5" W x 4" H; Weight: 4.9 lbs

Condition: Good antique condition. The cast iron retains a natural dark patina with areas of surface oxidation consistent with age and intended heat use. The corrugated ridges are intact with no significant chips or structural damage. The wooden handle is secure and shows expected smoothing from handling. The base sits flat and stable.