Very Small and Early Antique Copper Tip Soldering Iron my No. 2, Blacksmith Made For Sale

Offered here is aVery Small and Early Antique Copper Tip Soldering Iron my No. 2, Blacksmith Made- you can see the 'weld line at the base of the copper tip holder and the iron rivets used to hold it in place - this is an early one approx.12"long with the wooden handle. Copper head is approx. 3/4" X 9/16" X 3 1/8" long. The current handle is approx. 1 1/8: wide the iron shank; the iron shank is approx 3/8" wide but tapers almost to apoint inside the handle [I would guess]. Nice with some typical use wear on the copper old solder residue on the tip. Came from a local house - the elderly lady said her grandfather was a plumber beginning in the late 1800's until about 1920. Add it to your collection.Shipped boxed and well protected with delivery confirmation.