item details
NameElectric Iron "Moderne"
ProductionNational Electric and Engineering Company; circa 1936; New Zealand
Classificationirons
Materialsmetal, Bakelite (TM), plastic
Materials SummaryMetal, Textile, Plastic/Bakelite
Registration NumberT000647
Credit linePurchased 1995
Overview
Neeco [ National Electric and Engineering Company Ltd] brand electric iron, 'Moderne' style. Made under licence from General Electric Co., USA. Triangular, flat metal plate base. Triangular chromed metal body with rectangular extension at rear, overall styling is very "aero-dynamic" or streamlined. Manufacturers specifications and control knob on a central shield. Arching black plastic or bakelite handle attached to apex of iron and on rectangular extension. Red and green textile covered electric cord attached to handle at rectangular extension end. Three-pronged power plug has broken casing.