Manufacturer McClary Manufacturing

McClary's Charcoal Iron

Datec. 1850 - 1920

Credit LineGift of Jane Bondy, London, Ontario, 1990

Object number1990.015.123

Label TextThis charcoal or chimney iron opened up so that hot coals could be placed inside. The coals heated the metal for ironing. The McClary Manufacturing Company made this iron. In 1852, John McClary (1829-1921) and his older brother Oliver (1818-1902) opened J. & O. McClary, a tinsmith shop in London. Over the years, the McClary Manufacturing, Company produced a vast array of high-quality items, including cast iron stoves, copper kettles, and decorative enamelware. The company took advantage of every opportunity to trumpet the quality and range of their products. From match holders to ashtrays to toys, their goods reminded customers of the McClary name and reputation. In 1927, the McClary Manufacturing Company merged with four others to become General Steel Wares. Its London plant closed in the mid-1970s.

NameIron