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19th Century Cast Iron and Brass Fire Dogs, Andirons
19th Century Cast Iron and Brass Fire Dogs, Andirons

19th Century Cast Iron and Brass Fire Dogs, Andirons

Located in London, GB

19th century blackened twisted cast iron and polished brass ball fire dogs, Andirons Taken from An

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Goose Neck Andirons, Circa 1830
American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Goose Neck Andirons, Circa 1830

American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Goose Neck Andirons, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American wrought iron and brass ball top goose neck andirons with decorative spiral rings, tapered

Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Goose Neck Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Andirons.  Circa 1760
Pair of American Goose Neck Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Andirons.  Circa 1760

Pair of American Goose Neck Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Andirons. Circa 1760

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American wrought iron and brass ball goose neck andirons with swivel cranes, decorative

Category

Antique 1760s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass and Wrought Iron Ball Ringed Finial Andirions, C. 1840
Pair of American Brass and Wrought Iron Ball Ringed Finial Andirions, C. 1840

Pair of American Brass and Wrought Iron Ball Ringed Finial Andirions, C. 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass and wrought iron andirons with ball ringed finials, turned bulbous centered

Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Spit Hook Andirons, Circa 1800
Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Spit Hook Andirons, Circa 1800

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Spit Hook Andirons, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American wrought iron and brass ball top andirons with circular turned ringed columns

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Circa 1840
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Circa 1840

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on spur legs with ball and claw feet. Mid 19th century.

Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Massive Cast Iron Andirons in the Arts and Crafts Manner American
Pair of Massive Cast Iron Andirons in the Arts and Crafts Manner American

Pair of Massive Cast Iron Andirons in the Arts and Crafts Manner American

Located in San Francisco, CA

Impressive Pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Andirons with silvered canon ball atop square column

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, Boston, C. 1800
Pair of Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, Boston, C. 1800

Pair of Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, Boston, C. 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

, original rear wrought iron dog legs, double spur banded legs, and resting on ball feet. Boston, Ma. Early

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Set of American Brass Ball Finial Fire Place Tools on Stand with Ball Feet, 19th
Set of American Brass Ball Finial Fire Place Tools on Stand with Ball Feet, 19th

Set of American Brass Ball Finial Fire Place Tools on Stand with Ball Feet, 19th

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of American brass ball finial fire place tools on stand resting on a molded edge rail base with

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

Materials

Brass, Iron

Golf Ball Mould
Golf Ball Mould

Golf Ball Mould

Sold|$1,733

Golf Ball Mould

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A cast iron golf ball mould used for the manufacturing of mesh pattern gutta-percha golf balls. The

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Antique Advanced Machine Co. Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1920
Antique Advanced Machine Co. Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1920

Antique Advanced Machine Co. Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique cast iron 1 cent gum ball machine with hand blown glass globe. Original patent

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Antique Silver King 5 Cent Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1940
Antique Silver King 5 Cent Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1940

Antique Silver King 5 Cent Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique 5 cent gum ball machine with hand blown glass globe, red cast iron body, yellow

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1800
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1800

Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass ball top andirons with decorative chased rings, faceted turned bulbous

Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

English iron firetool stand
English iron firetool stand

English iron firetool stand

Located in Greenwich, CT

English wrought and cast iron firetool stand with flattened ball finial over turned shaft, the base

Category

English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

English Brass Ball Top Hand Chased & Pierced Sea Horse Andirons , Circa 1830
English Brass Ball Top Hand Chased & Pierced Sea Horse Andirons , Circa 1830

English Brass Ball Top Hand Chased & Pierced Sea Horse Andirons , Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English brass andirons with flame finials , chased pierced ball tops , flanking sea horses

Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Faceted Finial Andirons with Scrolled Ball Legs, C. 1820
Pair of American Brass Faceted Finial Andirons with Scrolled Ball Legs, C. 1820

Pair of American Brass Faceted Finial Andirons with Scrolled Ball Legs, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

, meticulously turned matching log stops, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on scrolled legs with

Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Brass Ball Top Andirons-Foundry Mark of B. A.  Co., Boston
Pair of Brass Ball Top Andirons-Foundry Mark of B. A.  Co., Boston

Pair of Brass Ball Top Andirons-Foundry Mark of B. A. Co., Boston

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of solid brass ball top andirons. The ball top sits upon a baluster turned column. The column

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, MA C. 1830
Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, MA C. 1830

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, MA C. 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

ball finial faceted log stops, scalloped skirt, original rear iron dog legs, and terminating on banded

Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Acorn Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball feet, C. 1810
Pair of American Brass Acorn Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball feet, C. 1810

Pair of American Brass Acorn Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball feet, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass acorn finial andirons with turned faceted plinths, original wrought iron dog

Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, NY C. 1790
American Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, NY C. 1790

American Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, NY C. 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

, ball feet, and original hammered wrought iron rear legs. New York. Late 18th century.

Category

Antique 1790s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball & Claw Feet C 1800
Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball & Claw Feet C 1800

Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball & Claw Feet C 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

beading, squared matching plinths, and resting on banded double spur legs with ball and claw feet

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C 1810 MA
Pair of American Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C 1810 MA

Pair of American Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Spur Legs & Ball Feet, C 1810 MA

Located in Charleston, SC

, matching urn finial turned ringed log stops, and resting on double spur legs with ball feet. Early 19th

Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Andirons
Pair of Large Andirons

Pair of Large Andirons

Located in New York, NY

Unique Pair of Cast Iron Andirons with Large Ball Finials

Category

Vintage 1930s Andirons

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Original Paint Decorated  Dutchy Heart Piano Stool
Early 19th Century Original Paint Decorated  Dutchy Heart Piano Stool

Early 19th Century Original Paint Decorated Dutchy Heart Piano Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

heart design . The form of the stool is Victorian with cast iron feet with a glass ball & form . The

Category

Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Fire Grate
Antique Arts & Crafts Fire Grate

Antique Arts & Crafts Fire Grate

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An Arts & Crafts Style Fire Grate made from wrought and cast iron. The grate has ‘ball’ shaped

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Industrial O.C. White Ceiling Light
Vintage Industrial O.C. White Ceiling Light

Vintage Industrial O.C. White Ceiling Light

Located in Oakville, CT

O.C. White Adjustable Ceiling Light, Cast Iron Fittings, Metal Shade, Ball & Socket Joint at

Category

20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Metal

O.C. White Industrial Ceiling Light
O.C. White Industrial Ceiling Light

O.C. White Industrial Ceiling Light

Located in Oakville, CT

O.C. White Adjustable Ceiling Light, Cast Iron Fittings, Porcelain Shade, Ball & Socket

Category

20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Steel, Iron, Enamel

Vintage 1930 Bernard Albin Gras Modèle 205 Portatif Desk Lamp, France
Vintage 1930 Bernard Albin Gras Modèle 205 Portatif Desk Lamp, France

Vintage 1930 Bernard Albin Gras Modèle 205 Portatif Desk Lamp, France

By Bernard-albin Gras

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

pyramidal cast iron base with ball joint. Measures: Arm: Height of the ball head: 35 cm Connecting rod

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Kandem No. 756 Desk Lamp
Kandem No. 756 Desk Lamp

Kandem No. 756 Desk Lamp

By H. Bredendiek, Kandem

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, cast iron base with switch

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Ottoman
Custom Made Ottoman

Custom Made Ottoman

Located in Pasadena, CA

cast iron claw and glass ball feet circa 1850-1900.

Category

20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine Quality Brass & Steel Register Grate
Very Fine Quality Brass & Steel Register Grate

Very Fine Quality Brass & Steel Register Grate

Located in London, GB

A very fine quality brass and steel register grate. The bowl shaped cast iron burning area with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Steel

Wall Mounted Industrial Task Lamp By Schaco Circa 1920s
Wall Mounted Industrial Task Lamp By Schaco Circa 1920s

Wall Mounted Industrial Task Lamp By Schaco Circa 1920s

By Schaco

Located in Gloucester, GB

- Cast iron wall mounted with ball joint - Articulated steel arms - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - On

Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century Pair of Charles Parker & Co Piano Stools, Side Tables
Late 19th Century Pair of Charles Parker & Co Piano Stools, Side Tables

Late 19th Century Pair of Charles Parker & Co Piano Stools, Side Tables

By Charles Parker

Located in Lowestoft, GB

. One is blue in colour the other red, turned legs and centre stem. Cast iron claw and ball feet each

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Early 20th Century Cast Iron Prison Guard Ball and Chain Weapon
Late 19th Early 20th Century Cast Iron Prison Guard Ball and Chain Weapon

Late 19th Early 20th Century Cast Iron Prison Guard Ball and Chain Weapon

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cast iron ball and chain used by prison guards to control prisoners. Rope probably added later

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Victorian Ball Pier Finials
Pair of English Victorian Ball Pier Finials

Pair of English Victorian Ball Pier Finials

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Pair of English Victorian cast iron ball pier finials with roundels and spike top. Perfect for the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890
Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890

Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: This is an antique cast iron ball turn bar book press. The handle works properly and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

David Parmelee for Founders Ebonized Case Lingerie Linen Chest
David Parmelee for Founders Ebonized Case Lingerie Linen Chest

David Parmelee for Founders Ebonized Case Lingerie Linen Chest

By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee

Located in Ferndale, MI

Black satin finished lingerie or linen cabinet with rosewood face drawers having cast iron ball

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash

Vintage Leather Gymnastic Exercise Medicine Ball with Rare Cast Iron Wall Mount
Vintage Leather Gymnastic Exercise Medicine Ball with Rare Cast Iron Wall Mount

Vintage Leather Gymnastic Exercise Medicine Ball with Rare Cast Iron Wall Mount

By Everlast

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Vintage Everlast ball no.9. about 14 lbs. It does not appear to have been opened and restitched

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

19th C English Oak Reading Table on Cast Iron Base with Ball and Claw Feet
19th C English Oak Reading Table on Cast Iron Base with Ball and Claw Feet

19th C English Oak Reading Table on Cast Iron Base with Ball and Claw Feet

By J Foot & Son

Located in Savannah, GA

items around the home. Construction is of oak and cast iron with superb detailing – including an ornate

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Little Iron Ball / Earth-Like Pattern /20th Century
Japanese Old Little Iron Ball / Earth-Like Pattern /20th Century

Japanese Old Little Iron Ball / Earth-Like Pattern /20th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

imitate. This is an old Japanese iron ball. I don't know what it was used for. It is not a perfect

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Jens Harald Quistgaard Black Brutalist Cast Iron Candelabra, 1960s
Jens Harald Quistgaard Black Brutalist Cast Iron Candelabra, 1960s

Jens Harald Quistgaard Black Brutalist Cast Iron Candelabra, 1960s

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare black cast iron candelabra for 5 ball or block candles. Designed by the Industrial Danish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid to Late Victorian Cast Iron Gates with Fluer De Lys Finials
Pair of Mid to Late Victorian Cast Iron Gates with Fluer De Lys Finials

Pair of Mid to Late Victorian Cast Iron Gates with Fluer De Lys Finials

Located in London, GB

A good quality pair of mid to late Victorian decorative cast iron gates with ball and hat finials

Category

Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Vintage Golf Ball Press
Vintage Golf Ball Press

Vintage Golf Ball Press

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A heavy duty cast iron gutty golf ball press for early golf ball moulds. The tap handled screw down

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass Ball Top Andirons
Pair of Brass Ball Top Andirons

Pair of Brass Ball Top Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good pair of American early 19th brass ball top andirons having ring turned collar over balustrade

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japan "Moon Form" Garden Ball Lantern with Chain 125 Years Old Tea House
Japan "Moon Form" Garden Ball Lantern with Chain 125 Years Old Tea House

Japan "Moon Form" Garden Ball Lantern with Chain 125 Years Old Tea House

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Unique cast antique lantern find with its bonus 84 inch

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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 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 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

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 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 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 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

    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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.