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16th Century Spanish or Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails and Furniture Mounts

$975
£736.98
€846.92
CA$1,357.68
A$1,510.37
CHF 791.75
MX$18,456.29
NOK 10,081.98
SEK 9,490.79
DKK 6,321.94
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About the Item

Group of 16th century (or earlier, possibly Gothic) Spanish or Italian wrought iron furniture mounts. These hand-wrought bosses and nails show incredible workmanship. These would have been used to decorate - and to structurally hold together an early chest or casket. The four geometric bosses beautifully made, eight ounces each without the nail! The nails are works of art in themselves, with their heavy geometric heads. Also two round bosses with the nail integral to the piece, one a mushroom form, the other like a parasol. And a single hand-wrought double sided nail. Great group of early iron. Provenance: Frances Pratt, Writer, Artist, Collector. New York City. Approximate sizes: 4 bosses 4.625 inches square 11.75 cm Round bosses 3 inches diameter the larger 2.5 the smaller 7.6/ 6.35 cm 4.5 in high 11.4 cm 5 nails 5.5 inches 14 cm high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1500
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Because of age and use these items are worn and bent, the mushroom boss with a hole in the top. Overall excellent condition considering age and history.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803010556463

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