Cast Iron Tally Iron with Poker L236

Original, quality mid to late 19th century cast iron goffering or tally iron on a turned wrought iron stem, a circular cast iron plinth and the original cast iron poker with a wrought iron stem and turned wooden grip. The poker head is embossed '10' for the size, the wooden grip shows signs of woodworm and a good repair has been made to the edge of the circular base. These were used to iron collars and cuffs and even earlier to iron large ruffs worn around the neck. Very unusual to find these irons with original pokers, the poker was heated in the fire and inserted in the barrel when required for use. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good order.