An unusual and rare piece of kitchenalia, sculptural and elegant in form . A puffing or puff iron, also known as an egg iron ……. providing a suitably curved surface for tackling awkward shapes like puffed sleeves or gathered cuffs. 
Basically a heated metal egg: sometimes standing upright for cloth to be moved across and around it, or sometimes held by its handle so you could press it into fiddly corners. 
Perfect for ‘ironing’ your frills or if you’re like me and never iron use instead as a hat stand ! 
Height : 30 cm
Base : 15 cm