Pair of bookends made out of polychrome cast iron with owls, USA 1925.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of polychrome cast-iron bookends produced by the celebrated H.L.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Iron
Polychrome Cast Iron
Val D'osne Art Foundry, After Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) Egyptian Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Egyptian boy sculpture in polychrome cast iron, forming light holder. This sculpture are reproduced in the 1867 catalogue of statues by Mathurin Moreau cast by the Val d'Osne, plate...
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Antique Late 19th Century Statues
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique Nautical Cast Iron Sailboat Bookends Polychrome Painted Finish
Located in Miami, FL
A charming and highly decorative pair of antique nautical cast iron bookends depicting full-rigged sailing ships navigating stylized ocean waves.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookends
Materials
Iron
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 iron doorstop has great patina.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Tibetan Cast Iron Buddha Head With Polychrome Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A heavy and large scale buddha head made of cast iron. The head features antique gold leaf surface and some old polychrome paint (some paint appears to be added).
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Busts
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
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 heavy cast iron on a later stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Antiquities
Materials
Iron
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 with draped gilt and painted iron urns.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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 ornate foliate motifs characteristic of the Louis XV style.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Located in Austin, TX
The figure has been cast in iron. A brown lacquer covers the surface, protecting the iron.
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
A Coalbrookdale cast iron garden bench
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
late 19th century, cast with a pierced lily-pad design to the back and sides, centred with a mask, cast ‘C.B.DALE C No.195629’ and with registration lozenge, polychrome painted and w...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Materials
Iron
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 in mirroring poses, stamped with diamond lozenge export/import marks ADDITIONAL I...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Chrome, Iron
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 a 19th century country fair carousel amusement ride, the sculptural ornament depict...
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Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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 iron Boxer/Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' doorstop, circa 1930. This charming and rare...
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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-century cast iron Race Horse bank by J & E Stevens Co., patented on August 15, 1871, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat
Located in Downingtown, PA
Details Subject: Tuxedo Cat Doorstop Medium: Cast Iron with Polychrome Paint Style: American Folk Art / Decorative Arts Period: Late 19th to Early 20th Century Dimensions: 11 1/2 in...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Regency Bird’s Eye Maple Parcel Gilt & Gilt Brass Music Stand Sebastien Erard
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Norwich, England
The stand is supported on a gilt brass telescopic pole modelled as an arrow, and terminating to a cast iron and polychrome tripartite base. A similar example by Sebastien Erard is o...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Music Stands
Materials
Brass
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Pair of Painted Polychrome Cast Iron Andirons of Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
Unavailable
H 20.5 in W 12 in D 17 in
Pair of Painted Polychrome Cast Iron Andirons of Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of painted polychrome decorated andirons in cast iron of Tweddle Dee and Tweddle Dum, circa 1880s.
Category
Antique 1880s English Andirons
Materials
Iron
Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends
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H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends
Located in Brunswick, ME
In the 1920s and 1930s they produced a line of outstanding bronzed or polychromed cast iron bookends from molten iron poured into sand molds.
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Iron
Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns
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H 3.5 in W 5 in D 1.25 in
Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns
Located in Brunswick, ME
In the 1920s and 1930s they produced a line of outstanding bronzed or polychromed cast iron bookends from molten iron poured into sand molds.
Category
Early 20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)
Located in Brunswick, ME
In the 1920s and 1930s they produced a line of outstanding bronzed or polychromed cast iron bookends from molten iron poured into sand molds.
Category
Early 20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Brass
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 décor. One is a red, early Model T Ford with gold and black accents. it weighs 148...
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
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H 16 in Dm 8 in
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 outfitted gentleman with top hat and white gloves, with key wind clock in the cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Pennsylvania Polychrome-Painted Poplar Dower Chest
Located in New Hope, PA
The chest is further decorated with pinwheels, sunbursts and stylized tulips and retains its original brass and cast-iron hardware. An outstanding example of Pennsylvania painted dow...
Category
Antique 1780s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 floral details. The panels have remains of turquoise paint to give them a rustic l...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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
By RAAK
Located in Enschede, NL
This is a set of two large and rare table lamps produced by the Dutch company RAAK Amsterdam in the late 1960s-early 1970s. The lamps have a cast iron base with a chrome rod on which...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
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
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H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 8.25 in
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 of baby chicks, identifying patent marks on base as photographed, c1890 Measures-...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Antique German Worner Muller Polychromed Cast Iron & Wood Cigar Cutter c1890
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H 8 in W 12.25 in D 6.25 in
Antique German Worner Muller Polychromed Cast Iron & Wood Cigar Cutter c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German Worner Muller cigar cutter, crafted from polychromed cast iron and wood, dating to approximately 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Iron
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 Measures- 5.75''H x 2''W x 2''D
Category
Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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 lamps.
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
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 wearing red white and black, standing on a black base. 37" H (approx.).
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Antique Figural Cast Iron Polychrome Frog Garden or Patio Planter, 20th C
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H 6.5 in W 7.25 in D 12.5 in
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, polychromed, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
Antique Polychrome Figural Cast Iron Parrot Sculpture Doorstop, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique figural cast iron doorstop features hand-painted polychromed bird sculpture of a parrot with flared crest and seated on a tree branch, reminiscent of Polly Parrot, circa 1890...
Category
Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
American Cast Iron Polychromed Horse and Log Wagon Pull Toy, Kenton Toy C. 1894
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H 6 in W 15.25 in D 4.5 in
American Cast Iron Polychromed Horse and Log Wagon Pull Toy, Kenton Toy C. 1894
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron poly chromed and painted pull toy with a log wagon, spoke wheels, and Negro man driving a team of horses, Kenton Toy Manufacturing. Circa 1894
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Ornament 'A Hunters Funeral'
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Hunters Funeral is shown here in a huge cast iron polychrome ornament. Wear and age is fantastic but also much of the colors is still there.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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 expressive gaze with flared nostrils and open mouths fitted with reins
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sculptures
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 with “Enterprise Mfg Co, Philadelphia USA” on each wheel and on base, “ Pat Oct 2...
Category
Antique 1870s American Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Figural William Wallace Paint Decorated Umbrella or Cane Stand
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H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.75 in
Cast Iron Figural William Wallace Paint Decorated Umbrella or Cane Stand
Located in Milford, NH
An interesting cast iron figural William Wallace umbrella or cane stand with later polychrome paint decoration, with the name WALLACE embossed on the front and embossed foundry cast ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Umbrella Stands
Materials
Cast Iron
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 and cast iron reticulated bases, the left reading “Anglais 1429,” and the right readi...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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 sculpture of a crane standing at the water's edge, eyeing a fish in the pond below.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
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
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco boudoir vanity chair offers wrought iron frame with diamond form back having scrolled elements and central cushion surmounting trestle form chair with polychromed...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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. 19th Century original painted cast iron doorstop has great patina.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Iron
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 decorated with three faces on the bottom portion, Extremely unique rare item with ...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Gueridon
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Pair of French Blue Polychrome Iron Torchère Floor Lamps, Early 20th Century
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H 63.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Pair of French Blue Polychrome Iron Torchère Floor Lamps, Early 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
A pair of French polychrome torchère floor lamps, circa early twentieth century, crafted in painted iron with sculptural cast metal detailing.
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Cast Iron Stork Umbrella Stand
Located in Lincoln, GB
Finely detailed whimsical 19th Century French cast iron polychrome painted umbrella stand. Beautifully detailed sculpture of a stork standing at the water’s edge, eyeing a fish in t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Umbrella Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century
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H 6.25 in W 9.25 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank "The Dentist" offers polychrome painted cast iron figures, 20th century Measures: 6.25" H x 9.25" W x 3.5" D.
Category
20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century
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H 7.75 in W 3.25 in D 7 in
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 on base "Reproduced from original collection of the Book of Knowledge" as photograph...
Category
20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
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H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 7.5 in
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 construction with bulldog having studded collar, embossed on base "Reproduced from Original o...
Category
20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890
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H 6.75 in W 10.5 in D 3.75 in
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 depicts William Tell, boy and structure, base embossed Patented June 30 1890" as p...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
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.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Japanese Old Tall Massive Floppy Ear Moon Gazing Rabbit
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden spot - a tall massive Moon Gazing Rabbit with signature lengthy floppy ears. This is a hard to find and finely cast effigy of a tall "moon gazing" floppy e...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Pugno Table Lamp by Richard Carruthers for Fontana Arte, 1971
By Fontana Arte, Richard Carruthers
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Original table lamp No. 2425 or "Pugno" designed by Richard Carruthers and produced by Fontana Arte in 1971. The lamp is made of metal, painted gray and has a chrome tube in which...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Set of Four Grilles, Circa 1865, Attributed to John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906)
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H 19.49 in W 13.39 in D 0.79 in
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 Pollard Seddon (1827-1906) Dimensions: 49.5cm x 34cm Provenance: Collection of John Sco...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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
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H 39 in Dm 19.5 in
1920's Ornate Art Deco Polychrome Cold Painted Hanging Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Gorgeous Edwardian, Art Deco, or Arts & Crafts style 1920s chandelier light fixture. Original ornately cast polychrome/cast iron, including the ceiling cap and the body of the light ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
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 tabernacle. 19th century, Continental, high-quality solid wood and heavy cast iron const...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Revival Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Polychrome Painted Plant Stand Torchere Jardiniere
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H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
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 paw feet, painted in a cacophony of colours from milky stone white, green, burgund...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Painted Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique & Rare Hubley Polychromed Figural Cast Iron Gnome Door Stop 19th C
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H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
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, 19th century Measures - 10.75"h x 5.25"w x 4"d
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Antique 19th Century American Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Hand-Painted Polychrome Flower Bouquet in Vase Doorstop
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H 7 in W 5.75 in D 1.75 in
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 it's original paint and fantastic patina.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
Chinese Export Leather Clad Polychrome and Painted Camphor Wood Trunk. C. 1820
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H 16.25 in W 36 in D 18 in
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 and brass nail head trim. Early 19th century.
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Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
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H 5.25 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in
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 near mint paint and deposits coin held in trunk through opening in saddle, late 19...
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20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Japanese Older Massive Year Of Rabbit Floppy Ear Crouching Rabbit
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden spot - a large and tall massive crouching Rabbit with signature lengthy floppy ears. This is a hard to find and finely cast effigy of a floppy ear garden r...
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan Tall Massive Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden spot - rare pair Moon Gazing Rabbits from Japan! This is a hard to find pair (2) of solid and finely cast effigies of tall "moon gazing" garden rabbits, u...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Older Pair Year of Rabbit Gilt Floppy Ear Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden spot - a pair (2) of marked JAPAN old gilt and green rabbit swith signature lengthy floppy ears. This is a hard to find pair and finely cast effigy of a fl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Very Fine Tole Peinte Hamper from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
This tole pettie hamper made, circa 1850 in England shows a lovely design enlivened with fine paint details of floral sprays set within acanthus gilded borders on the top and front a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian More Furniture and Coll...
Materials
Iron, Metal
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,...
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Early 20th Century American Benches
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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 singed by C.
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Antique Early 1900s Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Polychrome Cast Iron Side Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Cast iron side table with original polychrome finish made in California in the Spanish Revival period
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Early 20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Iron
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.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Statues
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Pair of Vintage Brutalist Style Brass Owl Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of vintage brutalist style owl bookends circa 1970s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 9"W x 4"D x 7.5"H. The are marked "Hampton, VA" on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful antique green color cast iron Christmas tree stand, was made in Germany, in the 1920s or older. A nice addition for your Christmas decoration. It holds a stem up to 2....
Category
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Set of Two Antique Bookends, Signed by the Artist Franjou, France, Art Deco
$440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Set of Two Antique Bookends, Signed by the Artist Franjou, France, Art Deco
By Franjou
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique bookends signed by the french artist "Franjou". Zinc Cast on a marble base.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine French Bronze Statue "Honor Patria" after Emile Louis Picault
$4,250
H 31.25 in W 13.5 in D 15 in
Fine French Bronze Statue "Honor Patria" after Emile Louis Picault
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There he stands — chest out, chin tilted just enough to suggest destiny is whispering in his ear — a bronze embodiment of conviction titled “Honor Patria.” You can almost hear the di...
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style
$608 / set
H 5.91 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style
By Saint-Clément
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This unique and...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Berlin Adorante by Barbedienne Foundry
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 8.47 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Berlin Adorante by Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A 19th-century patinated bronze figure of the Berlin Adorante, or Praying Boy. The piece is a reduction of the Hellenistic-era original, currently in the Altes Museum in Berlin, by L...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful antique green color cast iron Christmas tree stand, was made in Germany, in the 1920s or older. A nice addition for your Christmas decoration. It holds a stem up to 2 ...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Architectural Elements
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Metal, Iron
Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
$1,142 / set
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and artistic bookends by a Master Craftsman. This rare and possibly unique pair of stunning bookends is in very good condition. The design is symbolic and meaningful and the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French sculpture, crafted from white marble or a similar material, beautifully captures a young dancer or muse in a moment of graceful movement. The figur...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Art Deco Batik Bookends by Hans Steinpatz, Dutch Design, 1920s
$975 / set
H 7.09 in W 6.5 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Art Deco Batik Bookends by Hans Steinpatz, Dutch Design, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School Batik bookends. Design by Hans Steinpatz Hilversum. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Original stained with batik techniq...
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Beech
Pair of Art Deco Ship's Wheel Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.25 in W 8.75 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Ship's Wheel Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Art Deco ship's wheel bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The bookends are made of walnut, brass and bakelite; they depict the captain’s w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Ferdinand Barbedienne from France
$5,070
H 28 in W 9.25 in D 8 in
Mid-19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Ferdinand Barbedienne from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze sculpture origins from France, circa 1850. Signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Ferdinand Barbedienne is born on 6 August 1810. He was a French metalworker and manufacture...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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$3,950
H 33 in W 18 in D 13 in
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Located in Stamford, CT
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.
Who invented cast iron?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.What are cast iron columns?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cast 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.Are cast iron columns hollow?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2022A 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, 2021Cast 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, 2022Cast 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.
How do I hang a cast iron bell?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How 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.Do cast iron tables rust?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.Do cast iron Firebacks work?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, 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.Does cast-iron furniture rust?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cast 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, 2023Cast 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.
When were cast iron beds made?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cast 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.
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