Set of irons by R.Hess Magstadt
Set of irons by R.Hess Magstadt
Set of finishing irons by German makers Richard Heß of the city Magstadt, South West Germany in the Baden-Wüttemberg region.
Workshop in activity between 1940-1990.
15 items, including:
4 double irons (single lip). Numbered: 1,2 - 7,8,9,10,11,12
Sizes: 1.5mm and 5mm through to 7.8mm
One Glazing iron
One Welt set iron
One Double Stitch Marker
Numbered 4
One Channel Opener
1 Pattern wheel
‘Eye’ pattern
2 Fudge wheels
Both stamped 16
One Double Waist Iron
Square (2.5mm) & Bevelled Waist (4mm)
Three Waist Irons
Numbered 3, 4 & 6
Sizes: 3mm (no guard), 3mm & 4mm
All tools stamped: R.Hess Magstadt and one stamped Rasche
All original handles with steel ferrule.
Entirely cleaned, brushed and oiled.
Tools in outstanding condition with little to no signs of age.