19th Century George Washington Cast Iron Stove Figure

View Similar Items

Late 19th Century Bronze George Washington Plaque

19th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture

English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn

19th Century French Cast Iron Dog

Palatial French 19th-20th Century Allegorical Figural Cast Iron Group Torchere

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

20th Century Bronze Patine Plaque Portrait Patrie

19th Century Bronze Figure

Early 20th Century Scottish Bagpiper's Bonnet on Stand

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell

About the Item

A striking 19th century cast iron figure of George Washington, the full-body figure composed of two joined halves with a well detailed head, body and robe details, the back inscribed in cursive, in the casting, "Design Patented Aug. 26, 1843," together with a carved and white-painted Ionic column capital. Provenance: The Collection of Frederic and Jean Sharf This cast iron figure of George Washington is one of the most striking of all 19th century "dumb stoves." These usually did not have a firebox, but were connected by a stovepipe to a functioning stove on a floor below. That way two rooms could be heated by one stove. The designer, Alonzo Blanchard (1799-1864), chose Washington because the country was preoccupied with the nation's first president as a symbol of unity. In this guise, Washington is shown wearing a Roman toga over 18th century clothing. Blanchard probably based his design on the 1826 marble statue of Washington by Francis Chantrey, installed in the Massachusetts State House. (Source: The Albany Institute) Measures: Height 47 inches Height on column capital base: + 11 1/4 inches Width 16 inches Depth 7 1/2 inches Column capital dimensions: Height 11 1/4 inches Width 25 1/2 inches Depth 11 1/2 inches. Literature: Similar examples of "dumb stoves" (a stove with no opening in the room in which it is used, but rather connected to a stove in a room below), are in the collection at Winterthur and at Colonial Williamsburg, among other museums. The Williamsburg example is illustrated and discussed in Deborah Harding's Stars and Stripes: Patriotic Motifs in American Folk Art (Rizzoli, New York, 2002), p. 231. Another was in the Harold Corbin Collection of American Iron, which was exhibited at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont in the summer of 1988 and another has price of place at Beauport, the former home of Henry Davis Sleeper and now a house museum owned by Historic New England. For related examples see: Fenimore, “Iron at Winterthur”, figs. 33A & 33B, p. 85; Horwitz, “The Bird, the Banner and Uncle Sam”, p. 124 (Smithsonian Institution).

Dimensions:
Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
Style:
American Classical (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Wood,Carved,Cast,Painted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. There is a small, very old hairline crack at edge just to the right of center in the front half of the casting. Column capital base has old shrinkage cracks, wear and associated paint loss.
Seller Location:
Essex, MA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU837712573471

More From This Seller

View All

19th Century German Miniature Pocket Terrestrial Globe

By C. Abel-Klinger

Located in Essex, MA

A miniature 19th century 3.5 inch diameter pocket terrestrial globe by C. Abel-Klinger, Nuremberg, Germany, in English for the English speaking markets. Signed with cartouche reading...

Category

Antique 1880s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Miniature Pocket Terrestrial Globe

$1,230 Sale Price

50% Off

Spectacular 19th Century William IV Rosewood Dining or Center Table

Located in Essex, MA

A fine quality, generously proportioned William IV rosewood center or dining table, the round top showcasing the extraordinary color and figure of the lively wood grain. It is edged ...

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Spectacular 19th Century William IV Rosewood Dining or Center Table

$8,500 Sale Price

39% Off

Black Forest Carved Walnut Hunting Presentation Cup

Located in Essex, MA

A beautifully crafted Black Forest hand carved walnut hunting presentation cup, the basket weave bowl supported by the figure of a gentleman hunter l...

Category

Antique 1870s German Black Forest Decorative Bowls

Materials

Walnut

Black Forest Carved Walnut Hunting Presentation Cup

$880 Sale Price

67% Off

19th C Octagonal Table with Inlaid Marble Top with Brass Shells and Flowers

Located in Essex, MA

A late 19th century Italian or Spanish carved oak octagonal center table, the top with beautifully inlaid specimen marble top decorated with cast brass scallop shells and flower head...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th C Octagonal Table with Inlaid Marble Top with Brass Shells and Flowers

$3,600 Sale Price

36% Off

Hayward Veal Australian Nocturne Cityscape Painting

By Hayward Veal

Located in Essex, MA

An oil on board painting by Australian painter W. Hayward Veal (1913-1968), entitled Nocturne No. 4, depicting a night scene of a park and tree in the foreground with a man walking, ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Australian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Pine, Masonite, Wood, Paint

Hayward Veal Australian Nocturne Cityscape Painting

$1,152 Sale Price

41% Off

Giant French Horse Racing Poster Mural by Jacquot, circa 1930s

By Michel Jacquot

Located in Essex, MA

A rare, giant original French horse racing poster or mural, lithograph on paper, mounted on linen, in four panels joined to form one large image b...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

Giant French Horse Racing Poster Mural by Jacquot, circa 1930s

$7,600 Sale Price

56% Off

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze George Washington Plaque

$1,036 Sale Price

20% Off

19th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture

Located in High Point, NC

Behold the stately elegance of this 19th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture, a stunning representation of classic beauty and enduring crafts...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture

$8,995

19th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture

Located in High Point, NC

This evocative 19th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture captures the profound emotion and exquisite detail synonymous with the era's artistry...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture

$4,595

English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A large, cast iron unicorn, from 19th century England. Unicorns are a common motif used in British and Scottish works. A free unicorn, according to legend, is considered to be a wild and dangerous creature. This unicorn is tame, harmless and eager to guard your door, as it would make an impressive door...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn

$1,500

English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A large, cast iron unicorn with a custom attached base stand. Great detail can be seen in the creature’s mane, head and musculature.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn

$1,500

19th Century French Cast Iron Dog

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century patinated cast iron dog sculpture is a fine example of Victorian-era craftsmanship. Depicting a seated spaniel with intricate detailing, the figure captures the lif...

Category