American Brass Rail and Rope Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Fender, NY, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American fire place fender with brass rail, pleasing scrolled artistic wire work, and resting on a decorative brass rope base. New York, Early 19th century.
Brass, Iron
Handmade Sisal Banister Rails with Brass Brackets, 1970s Arts Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Banister rails hand made in sisal. These are hand made banister or barrier rail rope The rail is Hand Made in 2” Sisal rope with 5 heavy brass wall brackets, at each ...
Rope
19th Century Rope Companionway Hand-Rail with Bronze Wall Fittings
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
19th century rope companionway hand-rail with bronze wall fittings.
1930s Wood Spiral Staircase with Wrought Iron Balusters and Rope Railing
Located in San Francisco, CA
It has wrought iron balusters made from two, slightly arced pieces with a circle welded between, and top scrolls that hold the hefty, rope hand rail. 4 feet diameter, with 18 treads ...
Wrought Iron
1960’s decorative metalwork towel rail
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1960’s decorative metalwork towel rail. Rococo style towel rail, hand crafted rope twist metal work, providing 3 double sided tiers for suspending towels or clothes.
Metal
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