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Polychrome Cast Iron

Chinese Iron and Gilt Buddha Bust
Chinese Iron and Gilt Buddha Bust

Chinese Iron and Gilt Buddha Bust

$750

H 14 in W 10 in D 11 in

Chinese Iron and Gilt Buddha Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese style gilt and polychromed cast iron bust of Buddha.  

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Busts

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Val D'osne Art Foundry, After Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) Egyptian Sculpture
Val D'osne Art Foundry, After Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) Egyptian Sculpture

Val D'osne Art Foundry, After Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) Egyptian Sculpture

Located in Madrid, ES

D'OSNE, after Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912). Egyptian boy sculpture in polychrome cast iron, forming

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Statues

Materials

Wrought Iron

Contemporary American Cast Iron and Wood Polychromed Texas Motif Bench
Contemporary American Cast Iron and Wood Polychromed Texas Motif Bench

Contemporary American Cast Iron and Wood Polychromed Texas Motif Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary American bench with a cast iron frame and wooden seat, featuring polychromed Texas

Category

20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Large Cast Iron House Trees Polychrome Door Stopper, American 19th Century
Large Cast Iron House Trees Polychrome Door Stopper, American 19th Century

Large Cast Iron House Trees Polychrome Door Stopper, American 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Cast Iron House Trees Polychrome Door Stopper or Large Bookend 19th Century original painted cast

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Tibetan Cast Iron Buddha Head With Polychrome Decoration
Antique Tibetan Cast Iron Buddha Head With Polychrome Decoration

Antique Tibetan Cast Iron Buddha Head With Polychrome Decoration

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tibet, 19th century or earlier. A heavy and large scale buddha head made of cast iron. The head

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Busts

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Wonderful Antique Lion's Head in Polychrome and Cast Iron on Stand
Wonderful Antique Lion's Head in Polychrome and Cast Iron on Stand

Wonderful Antique Lion's Head in Polychrome and Cast Iron on Stand

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Lion's Head in Polychrome and Cast Iron on Stand Just a wonderful antique lion’s head in

Category

Antique 19th Century European Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique French Polychromed Wrought and Cast Iron Wall Sconces
Pair of Antique French Polychromed Wrought and Cast Iron Wall Sconces

Pair of Antique French Polychromed Wrought and Cast Iron Wall Sconces

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A fabulous pair of French cast and wrought iron polychromed wall sconces. Each with an oval back

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

19th C. French Louis XV Cast Iron Planters with Original Polychrome Paint
19th C. French Louis XV Cast Iron Planters with Original Polychrome Paint

19th C. French Louis XV Cast Iron Planters with Original Polychrome Paint

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1870, this pair of cast iron planters reflects the graceful curves and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

A Coalbrookdale cast iron garden bench
A Coalbrookdale cast iron garden bench

A Coalbrookdale cast iron garden bench

$8,086

H 34.45 in W 36.62 in D 27.56 in

A Coalbrookdale cast iron garden bench

By Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in London, GB

, cast ‘C.B.DALE C No.195629’ and with registration lozenge, polychrome painted and with replaced wood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Iron

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda

Located in Austin, TX

downwards, a serene expression upon his face. The figure has been cast in iron. A brown lacquer covers the

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Cast Stone Iron & Brass  Angel Caryatid Console Table
Neoclassical Cast Stone Iron & Brass  Angel Caryatid Console Table

Neoclassical Cast Stone Iron & Brass Angel Caryatid Console Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Neoclassical Cast Stone, Iron & Brass Angel Caryatid Console Table Enhance your interior with the

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Chromed Cast Iron entitled "Turning Panther"
Early 20th Century Chromed Cast Iron entitled "Turning Panther"

Early 20th Century Chromed Cast Iron entitled "Turning Panther"

Located in London, GB

A striking pair of early 20th Century chromed cast iron sculptures modelled as two turning panthers

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Chrome, Iron

19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art
19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art

19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art

Located in Forney, TX

A rare European antique hand painted cast iron carnival carousel embellishment. Once decorating

Category

Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Hubley Cast Iron Boxer / Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' Doorstop, Circa 1930
Hubley Cast Iron Boxer / Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' Doorstop, Circa 1930

Hubley Cast Iron Boxer / Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' Doorstop, Circa 1930

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hubley Cast Iron Boxer / Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' Doorstop, Circa 1930 An original Hubley cast

Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871
19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871

19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871 USA, Circa 1871 This rare 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Louis XV Style Polychrome Sparkler
Louis XV Style Polychrome Sparkler

Louis XV Style Polychrome Sparkler

$3,691

H 40.16 in W 27.96 in D 7.49 in

Louis XV Style Polychrome Sparkler

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This very elegant and usual firescreen is made out iron, then hand painted the actual patina is not

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat
American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat

American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat

Located in Downingtown, PA

Subject: Tuxedo Cat Doorstop Medium: Cast Iron with Polychrome Paint Style: American Folk Art / Decorative

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Regency Bird’s Eye Maple Parcel Gilt & Gilt Brass Music Stand Sebastien Erard
Regency Bird’s Eye Maple Parcel Gilt & Gilt Brass Music Stand Sebastien Erard

Regency Bird’s Eye Maple Parcel Gilt & Gilt Brass Music Stand Sebastien Erard

By Sébastien Érard

Located in Norwich, GB

gilt brass telescopic pole modelled as an arrow, and terminating to a cast iron and polychrome

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Music Stands

Materials

Brass

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Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns
Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns

Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns

Located in Brunswick, ME

polychromed cast iron bookends from molten iron poured into sand molds. B&H bookends are noted for their heavy

Category

Early 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)
Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)

Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)

Located in Brunswick, ME

polychromed cast iron bookends from molten iron poured into sand molds. B&H bookends are noted for their heavy

Category

Early 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Two Painted Cast Iron Antique Car Door Stops or Book Ends
Two Painted Cast Iron Antique Car Door Stops or Book Ends

Two Painted Cast Iron Antique Car Door Stops or Book Ends

By Sexton

Located in Nova Scotia, NS

This fabulous pair of painted cast iron antique cars can be used as door stops, book ends, or shelf

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Figural Cast Iron Key Wind Clock Statue-Colonial Period Style-Great Gift
Vintage Figural Cast Iron Key Wind Clock Statue-Colonial Period Style-Great Gift

Vintage Figural Cast Iron Key Wind Clock Statue-Colonial Period Style-Great Gift

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Makes a Unique Charming Gift! A very charming cast iron dapper early American Colonial polychromed

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Pennsylvania Polychrome-Painted Poplar Dower Chest
Pennsylvania Polychrome-Painted Poplar Dower Chest

Pennsylvania Polychrome-Painted Poplar Dower Chest

Unavailable

H 27 in W 48.5 in D 23 in

Pennsylvania Polychrome-Painted Poplar Dower Chest

Located in New Hope, PA

, sunbursts and stylized tulips and retains its original brass and cast-iron hardware. An outstanding example

Category

Antique 1780s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Wrought Iron Panels, 19th Century
French Wrought Iron Panels, 19th Century

French Wrought Iron Panels, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 30.25 in W 12.88 in D 1.25 in

French Wrought Iron Panels, 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

This is a nice set of wrought iron panels in the Victorian style. They feature swirls of metal with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Black and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trunk
Black and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trunk

Black and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trunk

Unavailable

H 11.75 in W 24 in D 11.75 in

Black and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trunk

Located in New Hope, PA

A dome-top trunk, probably from Rhode Island, featuring its original red, green and yellow floral and foliate decoration on a black ground. The interior retains its original lining c...

Category

Antique 1820s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Lincoln Polychrome Two-Light Sconce with Ship
Lincoln Polychrome Two-Light Sconce with Ship

Lincoln Polychrome Two-Light Sconce with Ship

Unavailable

H 9 in W 11.5 in D 3 in

Lincoln Polychrome Two-Light Sconce with Ship

By Lincoln Lighting Company

Located in Minneapolis, MN

These sconces are in amazing condition for their age and will be a statement piece to any living space. A large central ship on the backplate is set in an ornate gold frame. The base...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Large Table Lamps from RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s, Set of 2
Large Table Lamps from RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s, Set of 2

Large Table Lamps from RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s, Set of 2

By RAAK

Located in Enschede, NL

late 1960s-early 1970s. The lamps have a cast iron base with a chrome rod on which the original shade

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

1930s Deco Mid-Century Three-Shade Chandelier
1930s Deco Mid-Century Three-Shade Chandelier

1930s Deco Mid-Century Three-Shade Chandelier

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

1930s Deco Mid-Century Three-Shade Chandelier

Located in Prescott, AZ

Three matching available. Restored to its original colors of cream and antique golden. This three-shade fixture imparts the refined style of yesteryear's designers. Shades are of hi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890
Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural bank offers polychromed cast iron construction with mother bird feeding her nest

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Polychrome Cast Iron Baseball Player Coin Bank Circa 1920
Antique Polychrome Cast Iron Baseball Player Coin Bank Circa 1920

Antique Polychrome Cast Iron Baseball Player Coin Bank Circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Polychromed Figurative Cast Iron Baseball Player Sports Still Coin Bank Circa 1920

Category

Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Lady Door Stop, Circa 1900
Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Lady Door Stop, Circa 1900

Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Lady Door Stop, Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique polychromed cast iron door stop in the form of a lady, c1900. Measures- 4.5''H x 3.25

Category

Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Bulldog Door Stop, Circa 1900
Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Bulldog Door Stop, Circa 1900

Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Bulldog Door Stop, Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique polychromed cast iron door stop in the form of a bulldog, c1900. Measures- 8.5''H x 4

Category

Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Lady Door Stop, Circa 1900
Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Lady Door Stop, Circa 1900

Antique Cast Iron Polychromed Sculptural Lady Door Stop, Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique polychromed cast iron door stop in the form of a lady with flowers, c1900. Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Rooster Lamps
Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Rooster Lamps

Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Rooster Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of antique French cast iron rooster lamps. Lovely pair of French polychromed cast iron rooster

Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Polychromed Jockey Figure, 20th Cetury
Cast Iron Polychromed Jockey Figure, 20th Cetury

Cast Iron Polychromed Jockey Figure, 20th Cetury

Located in Astoria, NY

Cast Iron polychromed figural hitching post in the form of an African American jockey or groom

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Figural Cast Iron Polychrome Frog Garden or Patio Planter, 20th C
Antique Figural Cast Iron Polychrome Frog Garden or Patio Planter, 20th C

Antique Figural Cast Iron Polychrome Frog Garden or Patio Planter, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural garden or patio planter offers cast iron construction in the form of a frog

Category

20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Ornament 'A Hunters Funeral'
Cast Iron Ornament 'A Hunters Funeral'

Cast Iron Ornament 'A Hunters Funeral'

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H 8.27 in W 22.45 in D 0.79 in

Cast Iron Ornament 'A Hunters Funeral'

Located in Haarlem, NL

A very old European theme. The Hunters Funeral is shown here in a huge cast iron polychrome

Category

Antique 19th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

A Playful Pair of English Cast Iron Polychromed Carnival Horse Heads
A Playful Pair of English Cast Iron Polychromed Carnival Horse Heads

A Playful Pair of English Cast Iron Polychromed Carnival Horse Heads

Located in San Francisco, CA

A playful pair of English cast iron polychromed carnival horse heads; each with a direct and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sculptures

Oversized Cast Iron 19th century Enterprise Coffee Grinder, Philadelphia
Oversized Cast Iron 19th century Enterprise Coffee Grinder, Philadelphia

Oversized Cast Iron 19th century Enterprise Coffee Grinder, Philadelphia

By Enterprise Manufacturing Company

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an oversized cast iron 19th century polychrome hand crank coffee grinder embossed

Category

Antique 1870s American Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Continental Cast Iron Soldier Statues Mounted on Majolica Bases
Pair of Continental Cast Iron Soldier Statues Mounted on Majolica Bases

Pair of Continental Cast Iron Soldier Statues Mounted on Majolica Bases

Located in Milford, NH

A finely detailed pair of Medieval patinated cast iron soldier statues mounted on round Majolica

Category

Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand

19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand

Located in Winter Park, FL

A whimsical 19th century French cast iron polychrome painted umbrella stand. Beautifully detailed

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Cast Iron Poly Chromed Sitting Lions, Circa 1840
Pair of English Cast Iron Poly Chromed Sitting Lions, Circa 1840

Pair of English Cast Iron Poly Chromed Sitting Lions, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English cast iron poly chromed sitting lions. Mid-19th century.

Category

Antique 1840s English William IV Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Deco Polychromed Figural Wrought Iron Boudoir Chair with Bird
Antique Art Deco Polychromed Figural Wrought Iron Boudoir Chair with Bird

Antique Art Deco Polychromed Figural Wrought Iron Boudoir Chair with Bird

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Art Deco boudoir vanity chair offers wrought iron frame with diamond form back having

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Cast Iron Seahorse & Starfish Coastal Doorstop Bookend UK
Antique Cast Iron Seahorse & Starfish Coastal Doorstop Bookend UK

Antique Cast Iron Seahorse & Starfish Coastal Doorstop Bookend UK

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful Cast Iron Polychrome Door Stopper or Large Bookend adorned with Seahorse and Starfish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

1900 French Cast Iron Art Nouveau Bistro Table
1900 French Cast Iron Art Nouveau Bistro Table

1900 French Cast Iron Art Nouveau Bistro Table

Located in Surrey, BC

This "Art Nouveau" Bistro Gueridon/ table with a age cracked polychrome paint , cast iron base, and

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Stork Umbrella Stand
19th Century French Cast Iron Stork Umbrella Stand

19th Century French Cast Iron Stork Umbrella Stand

Located in Lincoln, GB

Finely detailed whimsical 19th Century French cast iron polychrome painted umbrella stand

Category

Antique 19th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron bulldog, embossed

Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage book of knowledge bull dog mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron

Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890
Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique mechanical bank bank by J.E Stevens offers polychrome painted cast iron construction and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique French Wall Clock in Solid Cast Iron, circa 1880

Antique French Wall Clock in Solid Cast Iron, circa 1880

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Unusual antique French wall clock polychromed over solid cast-iron.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Japanese Old Tall Massive Floppy Ear Moon Gazing Rabbit
Japanese Old Tall Massive Floppy Ear Moon Gazing Rabbit

Japanese Old Tall Massive Floppy Ear Moon Gazing Rabbit

Located in South Burlington, VT

. This is a hard to find and finely cast effigy of a tall "moon gazing" floppy ear garden rabbit usagi

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pugno Table Lamp by Richard Carruthers for Fontana Arte, 1971
Pugno Table Lamp by Richard Carruthers for Fontana Arte, 1971

Pugno Table Lamp by Richard Carruthers for Fontana Arte, 1971

By Richard Carruthers, Fontana Arte

Located in Rotterdam, NL

located. The on / off switch sits at the back of the lamp. The base of the lamp contains a piece of cast

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of Four Grilles, Circa 1865, Attributed to John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906)
Set of Four Grilles, Circa 1865, Attributed to John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906)

Set of Four Grilles, Circa 1865, Attributed to John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906)

By John Pollard Seddon

Located in London, GB

Set of Four Grilles, Circa 1865 Cast Iron, Polychrome and Gilt Decoration Attributed to John

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Figural Umbrella Stand
Cast Iron Figural Umbrella Stand

Cast Iron Figural Umbrella Stand

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H 27 in W 17 in D 10 in

Cast Iron Figural Umbrella Stand

Located in Montreal, QC

Whimsical polychrome cast iron umbrella stand in the form of a dog sitting under an oak tree.

Category

Early 20th Century English Umbrella Stands

1920's Ornate Art Deco Polychrome Cold Painted Hanging Chandelier Light Fixture
1920's Ornate Art Deco Polychrome Cold Painted Hanging Chandelier Light Fixture

1920's Ornate Art Deco Polychrome Cold Painted Hanging Chandelier Light Fixture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

ornately cast polychrome/cast iron, including the ceiling cap and the body of the light fixture itself

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle
Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle

Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique European religious polychromed gilt wood and cast iron mounted church altar

Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire Revival Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Polychrome Painted Plant Stand Torchere Jardiniere
Antique French Cast Iron Polychrome Painted Plant Stand Torchere Jardiniere

Antique French Cast Iron Polychrome Painted Plant Stand Torchere Jardiniere

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Highly decorative, Belle Époque late 19th century two-tier cast iron polychrome painted torchere on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique & Rare Hubley Polychromed Figural Cast Iron Gnome Door Stop 19th C
Antique & Rare Hubley Polychromed Figural Cast Iron Gnome Door Stop 19th C

Antique & Rare Hubley Polychromed Figural Cast Iron Gnome Door Stop 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique and rare figural Hubley door stop offers cast iron construction in gnome form, painted

Category

Antique 19th Century American Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Hand-Painted Polychrome Flower Bouquet in Vase Doorstop
19th Century Cast Iron Hand-Painted Polychrome Flower Bouquet in Vase Doorstop

19th Century Cast Iron Hand-Painted Polychrome Flower Bouquet in Vase Doorstop

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Lovely late 19th century cast iron hand painted polychrome flower bouquet in vase doorstop with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Chinese Export Leather Clad Polychrome and Painted Camphor Wood Trunk. C. 1820
Chinese Export Leather Clad Polychrome and Painted Camphor Wood Trunk. C. 1820

Chinese Export Leather Clad Polychrome and Painted Camphor Wood Trunk. C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Chinese export leather clad polychrome and painted camphor wood trunk with flanking side handles

Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Very Rare Polychrome Basin or Sink with Bracket, circa 1880
Very Rare Polychrome Basin or Sink with Bracket, circa 1880

Very Rare Polychrome Basin or Sink with Bracket, circa 1880

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This is one of a number of basins we have recently acquired from a private collection. This is in excellent original condition. The bracket has been stripped and lacquered, can be ov...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Antique Hubley School Figural Circus Elephant Iron Coin Bank, Early 20th Century
Antique Hubley School Figural Circus Elephant Iron Coin Bank, Early 20th Century

Antique Hubley School Figural Circus Elephant Iron Coin Bank, Early 20th Century

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Hubley School polychrome painted figural cast iron mechanical bank depicts a circus elephant with

Category

20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Japanese Older Massive Year Of Rabbit Floppy Ear Crouching Rabbit
Japanese Older Massive Year Of Rabbit Floppy Ear Crouching Rabbit

Japanese Older Massive Year Of Rabbit Floppy Ear Crouching Rabbit

Located in South Burlington, VT

floppy ears. This is a hard to find and finely cast effigy of a floppy ear garden rabbit usagi

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Tall Massive Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits
Japan Tall Massive Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits

Japan Tall Massive Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits

Located in South Burlington, VT

pair (2) of solid and finely cast effigies of tall "moon gazing" garden rabbits, usagi. They were

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Older Pair Year of Rabbit Gilt Floppy Ear Rabbits
Japanese Older Pair Year of Rabbit Gilt Floppy Ear Rabbits

Japanese Older Pair Year of Rabbit Gilt Floppy Ear Rabbits

Located in South Burlington, VT

lengthy floppy ears. This is a hard to find pair and finely cast effigy of a floppy ear garden rabbit

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Very Fine Tole Peinte Hamper from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon
Very Fine Tole Peinte Hamper from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon

Very Fine Tole Peinte Hamper from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon

Located in Hudson, NY

the upper area on the sides are two caring handles with finely cast details. The whole is raised up on

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian More Furniture and Coll...

Materials

Iron, Metal

Antique Restored Fire Engine Seat circa 1920's
Antique Restored Fire Engine Seat circa 1920's

Antique Restored Fire Engine Seat circa 1920's

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a restored antique fire engine seat, similar to the Ahrens Fox models in the 1920s with replaced leather seating and a cushion which velcros to a wooden seat frame,...

Category

Early 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Antique French Stove
Art Nouveau Antique French Stove

Art Nouveau Antique French Stove

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H 39 in W 37 in D 24.5 in

Art Nouveau Antique French Stove

Located in Austin, TX

Antique stove from France made of cast iron and polychrome tole. This Art Nouveau period piece is

Category

Antique Early 1900s Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Polychrome Cast Iron Side Table
Polychrome Cast Iron Side Table

Polychrome Cast Iron Side Table

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H 23.5 in D 17.125 in

Polychrome Cast Iron Side Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

Cast iron side table with original polychrome finish made in California in the Spanish Revival

Category

Early 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Extraordinary Pair of Polychromed Cast Iron Angels
Extraordinary Pair of Polychromed Cast Iron Angels

Extraordinary Pair of Polychromed Cast Iron Angels

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These remarkable pieces came from a private chapel in France. Signed with foundry marks.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Statues

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Pair of French 19th Century Lifesize Cast-Iron Sculpture Torcheres, Val d'Osne

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Category

Antique 19th Century French Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Polychrome Cast Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the polychrome cast iron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of iron, metal and paint, every polychrome cast iron was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer polychrome cast iron, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A polychrome cast iron, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made polychrome cast iron has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bradley & Hubbard, Fontana Arte and Lincoln Lighting Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Polychrome Cast Iron?

Prices for a polychrome cast iron can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,350.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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
    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.
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    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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.
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    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

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    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.
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    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 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.
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