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Cast Iron Locomotive

Pair of Antique South African Railway Cast Iron Locomotive Plaques or Badges
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial pair of cast and cold-painted locomotive identification plaques show no
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Early 20th Century South African Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

19th Century Brass Locomotive Bell
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Brass locomotive bell complete with original cast iron yoke and cast iron mounting base to go on
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Antiquities

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Brass Locomotive Bell
19th Century Brass Locomotive Bell
H 24 in W 24 in D 15 in
1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh prior to the merger of the PRR to ...
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

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Iron, Bronze

19th Century Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
this is original and on an iron rod. The iron rod is mounted in a heavy attractive cast-iron base also
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Weathervanes

Wood Sculpture Futurist Machine by Urano Palma Locomotive title, from 1956
By Urano Palma
Located in Milano, IT
chosen, along with eight other sculptors to represent Italy at the Olympics in Seoul, with a cast iron
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Vintage 1950s Italian Futurist Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Phateon, a steel & glass train / locomotive inspired sculpture by Jon Lewis
By Jon Lewis
Located in London, GB
'Phateon' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Jon Lewis, created from cast glass, steel
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2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

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American Bronze & Iron Locomotive Railroad Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze and iron locomotive railroad bell.  
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Antique Early 1900s American Antiquities

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Bronze, Iron

Small Victorian Meilink's Home Vault Railroad Safe Heavy Iron Nightstand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small/Medium Home Vault or Iron Safe on Railroad (Inline Caster/Wheels.) It rolls smoothly, and has a working locking mechanism and comes with the correct combination to operate. Th...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Cabinets

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Iron

Boutet, General Officer's Gun
By H. Boutet
Located in Paris, FR
Nicolas Boutet (1761-1833) Pistolet d’Officer Général Platine à corps plat marquée « Manuf a Versailles », chien à corps plat à col de cygne, toutes vis ciselées. Canon légè...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Boutet, General Officer's Gun
Boutet, General Officer's Gun
H 3.15 in W 10.44 in D 1.58 in
Extremely Rare, 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle Goyard Desk Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare, Goyard Desk Trunk Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British doctor and writer famous the world over for his Sherlock Holmes series of stories, he began to write...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Safetran Systems Corp. Aluminum Red Glass Railroad Light
Located in New York, NY
Black aluminum rail yard railroad pendant light with red glass. Made by Safetran Systems Corp. Ceiling canopy available. Good condition with appropriate wear from age. Cleaned and re...
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20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Original Antique Print of the Baltimore-Washington Railroad, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great print of the Baltimore-Washington Railroad Steel engraving after the original drawing by W.H Bartlett Published, circa 1850 Unframed. Minor crease to top right corn...
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Antique 1850s English Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, completely intact. The Elephant Bird, formally categorised as Aepyornis Maximus, is an enormous flightless bird native to Madagascar. Standing as...
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Antique Early 17th Century Malagasy Taxidermy

Materials

Eggshell

18th Century Copper and Iron Estate Made Weather Vane
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible large estate made weather vane on a later base. Beautifully worn and with a wonderful patina, the vane features honest later repairs in copper to the centre, dating to ...
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Antique 1790s English Folk Art Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

Portrait of a French nobleman, oil on canvas, late 17th/early 18th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A Striking Large Portrait of a French Nobelman oil on canvas, late 17th/early 18th century. The subject dressed in a velvet gown and white neck tie and wearing a flamboyant long bla...
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

19th Century, Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in London, by appointment only
Highly important and palatial Napoleon III Louis XV Revival Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour by Charles Guillaume Diehl, Designed by Jean Brandely, The Marquetry by E. Varlot...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Running Horse Gilt Weather Vane
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous example of a 19thc weathervane which served well and survived it's time on a country roof top. A few dings and some wear by the front leg. Head is cast zinc. Was touched up...
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Antique 1860s American American Craftsman Weathervanes

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Copper, Zinc

Watercolor of Nantucket Railroad, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940
By Doris Beer
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Watercolor of Nantucket Railroad, by Doris and Richard Beer, circa 1940, a watercolor on paper view of the Nantucket narrow gauge "Dummy Line" railroad on the Easy Street tre...
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paper

Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 7" H x 5.25" W x 2" D.
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Antique Early 1900s American Classical Statues

Materials

Iron

Antique Meneely's West 1855 Bronze Church Bell Iron Base
Located in New York, NY
Solid bronze verdigris patina mid 1800s church bell with a cast iron bracket and base. This is in good condition with no cracks except in the iron bracket. This is stamped Meneely's ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

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Bronze, Iron

"Arizona" Vintage Santa Fe Railroad Travel Poster by Don Perceval, circa 1940s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage Arizona travel poster for the Santa Fe Southern Railway, issued in the 1940s. A very collectible poster, the composition shows two men on horseback as they pass thr...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

0-4-0 Industrial Tank Live Steam Railroad Engine
By M. Hale
Located in Peekskill, NY
This a good sized (7.5" Gauge) railroad engine. The scale is large and powerful enough to pull an adult and a number of children on cars behind it. It was hand built in 1974 by M. Ha...
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20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

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Vintage Cast Iron Soviet Train Sign, 1950s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
This rather extraordinary cast iron USSR sign was salvaged from the front of a russian locomotive
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Vintage 1950s Latvian Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Soviet Train Sign, 1950s
Vintage Cast Iron Soviet Train Sign, 1950s
H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Cast Iron Statue Representing Cinderella, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dated from the late 19th century, circa 1890, cast iron statue representing Cinderella, from Salin
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Statues

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Iron

Late 19th Century Scratch-Built Locomotive Model
Located in North Egremont, MA
Large iron model of a Victorian Locomotive crafted of sheet iron with cast iron details such as the
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Early 20th Century Toys

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Statue Representing Cinderella, From Salin Foundry, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dated from the late 19th century, circa 1890, cast iron statue representing Cinderella, from Salin
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Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Rare Industrial Type Iron and Teak Wood Coffee Table with Iron Wheels
Located in Houston, TX
a coffee table. The wheels are cast iron. It is a rare piece and cannot be found anywhere else. It
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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Cast Iron Steam Engine or Locomotive Funnel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This funnel could be used as a chimney pot or a feature in a house or garden. Additional Dimensions: diameter (top) 65 cm.
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Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Steam Engine or Locomotive Funnel
Cast Iron Steam Engine or Locomotive Funnel
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Black Metal Vintage Industrial Train Locomotive Ceiling Spot Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black cast iron metal train locomotive machinist ceiling spot light Adjustable diaphragm Glass
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20th Century Polish Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

1910 Original Pyle National Steam Locomotive Head Light
By Pyle National
Located in Surrey, BC
This is considered by many to be the best old iron headlight ever to be used on steam locomotives
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Vintage 1910s Canadian Machine Age Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Pedestal, 1900s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
flatware, porringers - all fabricated in bronze or iron, steel or aluminum, silver or copper or
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wrought Iron

Extraordinary American Adlake Railroad Signal Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
were newer locomotives and were designated Class B. A. post 1895. Big brilliant red and blue lenses
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Bronze & Enamel-Painted Metal Wall Mirror, 1900s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
iron, steel or aluminum, silver or copper or, occasionally, lead; and featuring polychrome enamels
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Irish Cast-Iron Urns on Stands
Located in Katonah, NY
A rare pair of cast-iron urns on pedestals by the Cork Street Foundry and Engineering Works of
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Antique 1890s Irish Victorian Urns

Materials

Iron

Outstanding Cast-Iron Urns by a Dublin Maker
Located in Katonah, NY
A rare pair of cast-iron urns on pedestals by the Cork Street Foundry and Engineering Works of
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Antique 19th Century Irish Urns

Materials

Iron

LOCOMOTIVE BELL
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century, American cast bronze Locomotive bell in a cast iron stand. "1916 NEW HAVEN NEW
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20th Century American Decorative Objects

LOCOMOTIVE BELL
LOCOMOTIVE BELL
H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
Old BNSF Locomotive Repair Shop Dolly
Located in Seattle, WA
cast iron wheels and handle, heavily pitted old steel-plate top.
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Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

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Questions About Cast Iron Locomotive
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.