Antique LEATHER IRON FRED KRONER HARDWARE CO. Lacrosse Wis Vtg Steel Stamp Tool, US $64.99 – Picture 0

Antique LEATHER IRON FRED KRONER HARDWARE CO. Lacrosse Wis Vtg Steel Stamp Tool, US $64.99 – Picture 1

Antique LEATHER IRON FRED KRONER HARDWARE CO. Lacrosse Wis Vtg Steel Stamp Tool, US $64.99 – Picture 2

Antique LEATHER IRON FRED KRONER HARDWARE CO. Lacrosse Wis Vtg Steel Stamp Tool, US $64.99 – Picture 3

Antique LEATHER IRON FRED KRONER HARDWARE CO. Lacrosse Wis Vtg Steel Stamp Tool, US $64.99 – Picture 4

Antique Leather Iron Fred Kroner Hardware Co. Lacrosse Wis Vtg Steel Stamp Tool

US $64.99

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
Mar 1st

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Antique, hand-wrought FRED KRONER HARDWARE CO. leather iron. c1800's. Solid steel and heavy (think anvil). Very unique, one of a kind. I would rate the condition as outstanding (not a technical term) considering this is a used tool that's well over 100 years old. No notable defects. Displays exceptionally well. 5-1/2" long. Handle: 1-1/2" dia. Face: 2-1/2"w x 1-5/8" h. FRED KRONER, hardware merchant; was a native of Wurtemberg, Germany. He came to America in 1854 and started his business in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1856. In 1867 he built a store on Pearl street and occupied it until 1875, when, his business requiring more room, he built a 3-story store on Third street, No. 16. There, he carried on his business and kept a general stock of stoves, hardware, farming tools, etc. This iron was acquired directly from J.R. Sikes Company. Sikes was a historic leather manufacturer in Minneapolis dating back to the 1800's. In the early days, they were a gateway to the western frontier, supplying leather products to many US retailers, including FRED KRONER HARDWARE CO. Back then, leather was used in everything from belting on motors and implements, to clothing and everyday household items. It was very prevalent, and products sold by KRONER HARDWARE were stamped with THIS VERY IRON. Sikes leather closed in 2011 due to the current owner entering retirement. Walking into the shop itself was like stepping back in time. Much of the machinery was antique and primitive, some even medieval looking, and much of it was still being used. I purchased a large cabinet containing modern cutting dies and a few of these old irons were found buried in the back. As for pricing this, I'm relying solely on my experience as a collector/seller because there is not a previous sales history for this. Nothing even similar. This is highly specialized and one of a kind. Feel free to email any questions. Payment due in 7 days. Paypal and mailed payments accepted. Checks must clear before shipping. Pick-up is available. Shipping is free in the cont'l US and includes tracking. International bidders please contact for your discounted S&H amount. Thanks for looking!

Condition	Used : An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Seller Notes	“NOTABLE DEFECTS: None. A cornerstone item.”