Antique Victorian Cast Iron Round Grate Cover Guard Register Architectural

An exceptional and rare 15th Century English wrought iron banneret weathervane with lightning rod. Features an ornate arrow and pierced coat of arms or crest with lion. Marked “4 lb” on base. The Rampant Lion with the crown above its head stood for royalty. The Trefoils (2 on there sides and one at the point of the “spear”) stood for longevity and can also represent the Holy Trinity. The 3 Lilies are the precursors to the Fleur-de-lis, and were commonly used to signify purity, loyalty, piety, faith, and can also stand for the Virgin Mary. Purchased from one of the Great Houses of England, where it was on display in their collection. Surely belonging to a royal families home or castle. The “4 lb. base” is something that was added much later, when it was taken off the building it had been on. The base allows it to display nicely. Weathervanes have been around for over 2,000 years, invented by the Greek astronomer Andronicus in 48 B.C. to determine the direction of the wind. The first weathervane – also called a “wind vane...

Antique fireplace mantel topper crown featuring scrolled pagoda form with carved accents. Dimensions: 54" x 15.75"h x 8.5"

Antique rosewood Chinese carved dragon or serpent sculpture. A great pediment or embellishment for use along a table or mounted to a wall as a plaque...

Antique round copper bed warming pan with concentric circles of pierced holes in the lid and a simple cast iron handle.

Mid-20th century demilune shaped sculptural wall pediment. Features figural cherubs or angels holding onto a wreath. Very heavy. Original mounting bracke...

Antique Victorian cast iron library, desk or parlor lamp featuring slag glass filigree / reticulated shade and neoclassical styling. Measure: 24".  

A fine antique Victorian cast iron mask. Likely an architectural elemental from a building in the 19th Century. With multiple layers of a white paint ...

Antique Victorian cast iron gate supports architectural elements - a pair. Item features cast iron construction, ornate forms, great to use a...

A 19th century Victorian arched cast iron register grate with egg and dart moulding, panelled sides and back with cast detail. (Could be polished if required.) Width At Front: 915 m...

Antique architectural handwrought iron window box railings or guards are made of substantial iron bars, decorative balls top the corners. There are thr...

A polished cast iron urn firegrate in the Regency style. The oval shaped burning area with wrought iron handles to sides and swags, oval paterae and rams heads below. The decorative ...

A pair of antique late 19th century Victorian cast iron wall brackets with thickly cast elements, suitable for interior or exterior use. The intricate scrolling foliage design showca...