Interesting Waffle Iron Turning Device

[Tom Neitzel]

Recently picked up a 1930's (my estimate) Swedish waffle iron (AB Skoglund Olson) on eBay.  Haven't cleaned it.

I normally would not have purchased an iron like this as I have many examples.  What caught my eye though is the extra handle at the ball hinge end.

The iron weighs about 8 pounds and is machined flat on the outside.  About 8 3/8 inches in diameter.  It is intended to sit flat on the stove.  Flat topped cast iron stoves for both heating and cooking were/are common in Northern Europe.

Turning a waffle iron of this weight would be a challenge even for someone with forearms like Charles Atlas  ;D.

So, this Swedish company added a nice assist handle.

I've attached a few pictures.

By the way, the design is the traditional heart shaped Scandinavian Dessert Waffle shape.

Tom

[Tom Neitzel]

Some closer views of the handle and my wife holding and turning the iron.

The handle itself is wood held by two cast iron parts held together with a screw.  The device captures the ball hinge and allows easy handling and turning.  This handle also acts as a stop to keep the iron open when pouring batter or removing the waffle.

Many makers made a ring to sit and turn the iron on.  This small part took a lot less iron and cost to produce.  Pretty slick in my mind.

Tom

[Dwayne Henson]

So the handle is removable, it just cradles that ball joint?

[Ken Davis]

Interesting.

The lettering looks stamped.  ???   [smiley=undecided.gif]

[Tom Neitzel]

So the handle is removable, it just cradles that ball joint?

It will pop off if you loosen the screw.  I don't think it was made to do that on a regular basis, but it will come off.  It does just cradle the ball.

[Tom Neitzel]

Interesting.

The lettering looks stamped.  ???   [smiley=undecided.gif]

Indeed, the lettering is stamped.  One of the few examples I've ever see using that technique.

[Jim Glatthaar]

Very interesting idea, Tom, nice purchase.

[James Wilson]

A very nice piece Tom. I like it!! 8-) 8-)
I will get busy tomorrow and conjure up some images of my wire framed German example  we spoke of some time back.
PS I appreciate your assistance with both matters  :);)
In the meantime, here are some images of the full cast iron example from the net.
If it looks like a hijack feel free to remove them or attach to my post tomorrow.
ATB James

[James Wilson]

It has been some months Tom and I have finally managed some images of the Tipp Topp waffle iron. ::)
I will post a thread immediately.......