{"product_id":"vintage-giant-electric-mfg-co-chrome-electric-iron-montreal-canada-model-182","title":"Vintage Giant Electric Mfg. Co. Chrome Electric Iron – Montreal, Canada – Model 182","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintage electric clothes iron made by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Electric Mfg. Co. Ltd. of Montreal, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel No. 182\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rated at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e550 watts \/ 110 volts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with its original-style black fabric-covered electrical cord and black handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iron has a great early Canadian appliance look, with a polished chrome body, pointed soleplate and raised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e branding on the top. A museum collection in Alberta documents a closely related Giant Electric Montreal iron, Model 162, with the same 550W\/110V rating and fabric-covered cord, confirming this as an authentic Canadian-made period appliance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/app.pch.gc.ca\/application\/artefacts_hum\/detailler_detail.app?colId=\u0026amp;d=AAHJ1995.8.70\u0026amp;f=\u0026amp;i=false\u0026amp;in=Stony+Plain+%26+Parkland+Pioneer+Museum+Society\u0026amp;k=\u0026amp;l=l\u0026amp;lang=en\u0026amp;n=0\u0026amp;o=\u0026amp;p=a\u0026amp;pID=80752\u0026amp;r=50\u0026amp;s=1\u0026amp;t=any\u0026amp;v=none\u0026amp;w=\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePCH App\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis would make an interesting display piece for a collection of vintage household appliances, Canadian industrial history, laundry-room décor or mid-century utility items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Electric Mfg. 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Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontreal, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel No. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e182\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e550 watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110 volts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCSA approval marking present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome-finished metal body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric-covered electrical cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-prong plug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRaised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e branding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian-made vintage household appliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage used condition with considerable age and use wear. The handle has heavy finish loss and peeling\/chipping, while the metal body and soleplate show scratches, oxidation, tarnish, staining and surface wear. The fabric-covered cord also shows age and fraying in places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical operation has not been tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so this is being sold primarily as a collectible\/display piece. Because of its age, the original wiring should be inspected by a qualified person before anyone attempts regular electrical use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup available in Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK. Cash accepted for local pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping available throughout Canada and the United States at buyer’s expense. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$1 shipping deposit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is charged at checkout and applied toward the final shipping total. Final shipping cost is calculated after the item has been carefully packed and a Canada Post quote obtained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian shipped orders may be subject to applicable taxes. U.S. orders are subject to any applicable duties, taxes or tariffs at the buyer’s expense. 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