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Pair of Medium Val d'Osne Cast Iron Snake Urns with Robin's Egg Blue Paint
Located in Richmond, VA
A pair of medium Val d’Osne cast iron snake urns with a robin’s egg blue patina. Exquisite tones of
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Val d'Osne Cast Iron Snake Urns
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Richmond, VA
A pair of neoclassical large Val d’Osne cast iron urns with decorative snake motifs. Exquisite
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Val d'Osne Cast Iron White Snake Urns
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Richmond, VA
A small pair of white cast-iron urns with intertwined snakes. Marked with a “1” to denote the
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Elaborate Antique Cast Iron Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Impressive in design and scale, this pair of large antique cast iron urns make a striking pairing
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Elaborate Antique Cast Iron Urns
Pair of Elaborate Antique Cast Iron Urns
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Snake Vases, Iron, French, Europe, circa 1840-1860, Snake Handles
Located in Epfach, DE
of 19th century cast iron urns, with the most magnificent snake handles in their original painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Vases

Materials

Iron

Large Belle Époque Cast Iron Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
details of this massive urn include a Romanesque bust flanked by griffins and snakes twisting around each
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Antique 19th Century American Belle Époque Urns

Materials

Iron

Large Belle Époque Cast Iron Urn
Large Belle Époque Cast Iron Urn
H 43 in W 42 in D 31 in
Dali Kingdom, 10/11thc, Is a Fierce Buddhist Deity Cast in Iron
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is a fierce Buddhist deity cast in iron. Probably from the Dali Kingdom, 10/11thC South of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Nineteenth century Baroque Cast Iron and Brass Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Baroque cast iron and brass fire grate, the relief-cast back plate depicting Apollo
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Antique 19th Century European Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Weathered Cast Iron Irish Statue of The Virgin Mary
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Weathered cast iron Irish Statue of The Virgin Mary A lovely piece for the garden with a snake
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Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Statues

Materials

Iron

A Life-Size Pair French Cast-Iron Torchères Sculptures Juggler & Serpent Charmer
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Life-Size Pair of French 19th-20th Century Cast-Iron Torchères Sculpures figures of
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Antique Early 1900s French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Gilt Cast Iron Sculpture Umbrella Stand
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant golden cast iron umbrella stand. The top is decorated with four snakes and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

19th Century English 'Dog and Snake' Garden Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable classical 19th century English 'Snake and Dog' cast iron garden bench by famed iron
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Antique 19th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Coalbrookdale Serpent and Grape Pattern Iron Garden Benches
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Wrought Iron & Brass Urn Finial Fluted Andirons with Spit Hooks C. 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron and brass urn finial andirons with upper scrolled decorative floral motif
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Monumental Antique Saint Patrick Garden Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Ireland This is an extraordinary example of an antique American or Continental hand painted , hand cast
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron, Zinc

English Chippendale Mahogany Shell and Acanthus Carved Dessert Table, Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
original acanthus carved knees with snake legs. Late 18th century. Table has original wrought iron straps
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Tapered Teak Floor Lamp
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Hanover, MA
. The base is also an unusual form made of black enameled cast iron...it is essentially round yet has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Victorian Polished Brass Fire Tools
Located in Edinburgh, GB
decoratively cast shovel, and a pair of tongs with a snake style hilt, each with an ornate classically cast
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

21st Century Antigua Writing Desk in Carbalho by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
finishing, black leather upholstery and legs with golden finish. The snake handles and the logo engraved on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Albert Cheuret Rare and Important Pair of "Serpentaire" Sconces
By Albert Cheuret
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
alabaster tulip. Signature Albert Cheuret on the tip of the left wing of each bird Cast iron from the Art
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Vintage 1920s Luxembourgish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. This piece has been photographe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

1960s French Bamboo Flower Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Playful and stylish, this delightful vintage rattan flower stand is a find to treasure. Made in France in the 1960s, the design takes advantage of the natural flexibility of rattan t...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Rattan

1960s French Bamboo Flower Stand
1960s French Bamboo Flower Stand
H 49.2 in W 19.7 in D 20.5 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Screen with Trompe L’œil
Located in IT
18th century, large Italian neoclassical oil on canvas four panels screen with Trompe L’œil These large screen is composed of four panels in oil on canvas painted. Neoclassical, d...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Large Neoclassical Urns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large neoclassical urns. Grand tour patinated copper craters after the antique with swan-form handles from Naples. Italy, early 19th century. Dimension: 24.5" H x 15" D X 1...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Large Neoclassical Urns
Pair of Large Neoclassical Urns
H 24.5 in W 17 in D 15 in
Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling

Materials

Softwood

Gilt and Painted Chinoiserie Style Terracotta Jardinière
Located in London, GB
Gilt and painted Chinoiserie style terracotta jardinière Continental, early 20th century Measures: Height 19cm, width 55cm, depth 32cm This charming terracotta jardinière was cr...
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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Vase with Snake Handles from Gien
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1890 by the faiencerie de Gien, the antique vase is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with bird and leaf motifs. The large vessel feature...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of American Cast Iron Campana-Form Floral Garden Urns on Plinths Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American cast iron and painted campana-form floral garden urns with an incised molded edge, flanking acanthus side handles, and resting on decorative squared floral plinths. ...
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Antique 1880s American American Empire Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique Trade Scale Brass and Painted Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail. Brass and painted cast-iron Patina and signs of use which make this antique o...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
Located in London, GB
A pair of octagonal mid-20th century reconstituted stone urns in the neoclassical style with carved foliate detail raised on small socles, English, mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Stone

Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
H 22.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique French 2-Piece Cast Iron Dolphin Fountain, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to circa 1900, this French dolphin fountain consists of two pieces of cast iron that have developed a wonderful oxidized and verdigris patina. The vertical dolphin has a risin...
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Antique Early 1900s French Fountains

Materials

Metal, Iron

Hand Carved Stone Container Farm Sink Planter Trough Antiques Basin Herb Garden
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A very charming and rustic 18th Century water fountain Basin sink Of Hand Carved Stone . It could be installed with a simple bronze spout or a carved stone fountain head , we have ma...
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Antique 18th Century French Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone

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Coalbrookdale Antique Cast Iron Garden Chair
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Long Island, NY
A late 19th century cast iron and wood seat garden chair by Coalbrookdale The garden chair
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Garden Antique Rustic or Twig Cast Iron Bench & Chair
Located in Long Island, NY
A 19th century cast iron Rustic or twig bench with a matching cast iron rustic or twig chair. The
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Antique 1890s American Belle Époque Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Impressive Pair of Continental Overscale Cast Iron Urns with Serpent Handles
Located in Woodbury, CT
These enormous cast iron urns were removed from the Colgate Estate in Northwestern Connecticut and
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20th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

1960s Polish Table Lamp in Chrome
Located in Warsaw, PL
base is made of stamped sheet metal. Inside, there is a massive cast iron stabilizing weight. In the
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Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Steel

1960s Polish Table Lamp in Chrome
1960s Polish Table Lamp in Chrome
H 17.72 in W 6.3 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Milton Vases on Plinths
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
A pair of composite stone vases made in the style of the 'Milton Vase', originally produced in cast
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20th Century Urns

Pair of Milton Vases on Plinths
Pair of Milton Vases on Plinths
H 89 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair of Polished Cast Iron Ouroboros Snake Mirrors
Located in London, by appointment only
India, circa 1880. A large scale pair of cast iron snake mirrors, each cast devouring its own
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Antique 1850s Indian Colonial Revival Wall Mirrors

Cast Iron and Bronze Napoleon III Urn with Snake Handles
Located in Washington, DC
Cast Iron and Bronze Napoleon III Urn with Snake Handles
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Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Cast Iron "Coalbrookdale" Dog and Serpent Garden Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
grapevine, the snakes’ wide-open mouth about to pluck a grape from the vine. The supports stand on elaborate
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Late 20th Century English Early Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron "Coalbrookdale" Dog and Serpent Garden Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
grapevine, the snakes’ wide-open mouth about to pluck a grape from the vine. The supports stand on elaborate
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Late 20th Century English Early Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Cast Iron Garden Benches
Located in Winter Park, FL
A solid pair of benches, cast iron with great details. Notice the dog on the armrest and coiled
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Colebrookdale Cast Iron and Wood Garden Bench
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Essex, MA
A beautifully designed and very comfortable 19th century English cast iron garden bench by the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

English Cast Iron Umbrella Stand Depicting the Baby Hercules
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 19th century English cast iron later painted umbrella stand by Sheffield, Edwin & Theophilus
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHI
Located in York County, PA
CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1813: The
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Lion and a Snake
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, lion and a snake. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Style Iron Coffee Table
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Danville, CA
Wonderful coffee table of wrought and cast iron in the style of Giacometti with a whimsical bronze
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Giacometti Style Iron Coffee Table
Giacometti Style Iron Coffee Table
H 20 in W 58 in D 23 in
French 19th Century Iron & Wood Garden Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely painted iron and wood garden bench from France. The unique iron base, cast in the forms of
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Antique 19th Century French Other Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Iron & Wood Garden Bench
French 19th Century Iron & Wood Garden Bench
H 28.75 in W 60.5 in D 28.5 in
French 19th Century Painted Iron and Wood Garden Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. The styled base is iron, cast in the forms of oak branches, leaves and acorns as well as intertwined
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Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

French Louis XV Style 'Love and Prucence Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
virtue of kindness. The fireback is made of cast iron. It is in a good condition and does not have
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Fire Tool Set and Stand
Located in Amerongen, NL
cast iron base
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Umbrella/Stick Stand Depicting a Young Hercules Wrestling a Serpent
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century English cast iron painted umbrella stand by Edwin & Theophilus Smith depicting the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa 1883
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 6 11/16" long at the base. The bank is in
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vide Poche, or Tray w/ Figure of a Bat, Signed B&H, Bradley &Hubbard, circa 1890
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Petaluma, CA
many high quality items out of their factory in Meriden Connecticut. One book of cast iron doorstops
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

UMBRELLA STAND
Located in New York, NY
English cast iron umbrella stand featuring Hercules wrestling with a snake. Hercules from Greek
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Antique 19th Century English Umbrella Stands

UMBRELLA STAND
UMBRELLA STAND
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
French 19th Century Door
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French 19th century entrance door, painted green, with a cast iron knocker in the form of a woman's
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Antique 19th Century French Doors and Gates

French 19th Century Door
French 19th Century Door
H 90.56 in W 35.44 in D 2.37 in
Entwined Snake Cast Iron Brass Walking Stick Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Entwined Snake cast iron brass walking stick stand A charming piece with a very unusual shape
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Snake Garden Bench
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely 19th century iron and wood garden bench from the south of France. The iron is in the form
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Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Snake Garden Bench
19th Century French Snake Garden Bench
H 38.19 in W 69.3 in D 23.63 in
Umbrella Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and substantial cast iron umbrella stand dates to the mid-19th century and is detailed
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Umbrella Stand
Umbrella Stand
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 9.5 in
Antique Bronze Church Altar Crucifix w. Gilt Corpus of Christ & Sculptured Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and amazingly detailed altar crucifix with a snake and an all seeing eye of god
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Brass Lantaka Cannon from South East Asia on Custom Wood Carriage, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1900 cast brass lantaka cannon from maritime South East Asia, presented on a more recent
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Iron, Metal

Caprani Light AS Bentwood Floor Lamp
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
laminated birch frame encompasses the angular shade. On a crescent shaped base of cast iron.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Caprani Bentwood Floor Lamp
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
birch frame encompasses the angular shade. Lamp sets on a crescent shaded cast iron base.
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Birch

Caprani Bentwood Floor Lamp
Caprani Bentwood Floor Lamp
H 60 in W 23 in D 23 in
Caprani Bentwood Floor Lamp
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
birch frame encompasses the angular shade. Lamp sets on a crescent shaded cast iron base.
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Birch

Caprani Bentwood Floor Lamp
Caprani Bentwood Floor Lamp
H 60 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of Huge Cast Iron Garden Urns with Snake Handles
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare and large model of cast iron urns with semi lobed medicis form with snake handles. The
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Urns

Materials

Iron

A Pair Of Cast Iron Urns Decorated With Snakes
Located in London, GB
A pair of cast iron urns with entwined snakes as handles. Pair of plinths sold separately
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Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Cast Iron Urns Decorated with Snakes
Located in London, GB
A pair of cast iron urns with entwined snakes as handles. Pair of plinths sold separately for
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Urns

Materials

Iron

Garden Bench, Cast Iron in Twig or Rustic Pattern
Located in Long Island, NY
Cast iron garden bench in the naturalistic twig or Rustic pattern. Usually these Benches appear in
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large and Rare Pair of Cast Iron French Estate Serpent Handled Urns
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The rare, large and finely cast pair of French estate cast iron urns of deep semi lobed campana
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Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Umbrella Stand with Snake Heads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heavy, cast iron Victorian umbrella stand with curving snake heads and leafy decoration at the base
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Antique 19th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Wonderful Pair of French Snake Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cast iron urn on socle with applied iron snakes
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Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Antique French Memento Mori Stone Iron Glass Sculpture from France, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
realistically modeled iron snakes as well as an iron crab. The term memento mori is Latin for "remember that you
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Iron

Italian Monastary Bell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cast and wrought iron frame with man on horse rearing at approaching snake
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Italian Architectural Elements

Italian Monastary Bell
Italian Monastary Bell
H 36 in W 12 in D 25 in
Mid-19th Century English Black Cast Iron Door Stop with Intricate Snakes Motif
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-19th century English Victorian black cast iron door stop with intricate and beautiful snakes
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rare Large French Cast Iron Urns with Entwined Serpent Handles
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Woodbury, CT
This large and very rare pair of modified tazza-form urns feature double-entwined snake head
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Snake For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cast iron snake you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each cast iron snake for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and bronze. A cast iron snake, designed in the Neoclassical, Empire or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made cast iron snake has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Val D'Osne Foundry are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cast Iron Snake?

The average selling price for a cast iron snake at 1stDibs is $12,632, while they’re typically $253 on the low end and $38,435 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Snake
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.