This complete restored set of Taylor Forbes sad irons has iron numbers 1, 2 and 3  with the oak handle and the correct Taylor Forbes trivot.  ‘Sad’ is an Old English word for “solid,” and the term “sad iron” distinguishes these  flat irons. Crafted initially by blacksmiths in the Middle Ages, these are the forebearers to modern electric irons. Perfect for collectors and restoration enthusiasts, this set embodies the timeless tradition of classic blacksmith workmanship.