Smoothing irons have been used for centuries in the finishing of clothes; becoming more popular  in the late 19th century. In a humble cottage, only your "Sunday best" would be ironed, where as in the larger country and town houses everything would be ironed, from underwear to bed sheets.
 
A tiny cast orin smoothing iron for very fine or delecate items.
 
Reasonable condition, with some pitting to the cast iron
 
Dimensions: 8cm high x 7cm long.