Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

Antique Medieval European Castle Gothic Forged Iron Processional on Stand

About the Item

A spectacular early European castle altar processional / torchiere stand. circa 1730 or earlier. Born in Continental Europe in the early 18th century or earlier, some later elements, most likely Germanic, Medieval Gothic style, hand forged iron sculptural cross form mounted with primitive push-button panel opening to reveal heraldic coat of arms embossed brass plaque, with The Nelsons family banner, royal crown crest with cross, standing mythical goat and stag heraldic supporters, shield escutcheon castle, fleur-de-lis, three diamonds and eagle shield elements. Elaborately decorated with ornate spiral and scroll elements, winged angel silhouette, rising on patinated painted black tripod stand. Dimensions: (approx) 85.5" Tall, 34.5" Wide, 20" Deep Without stand: 78" H, 34.5" W, 6" D Stand: 22" Wide x x 20" Deep Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas Condition: Overall a superb museum quality example. Great antique condition, especially considering it's around 300+ years old. Heavily patinated / beautifully aged patina over the whole. Warm, rustic, distressed weathered patina with scattered oxidation, finish and decorative element losses. Later antique stand is larger than the handle. Presents very well. A magnificent, one-of-a-kind ecclesiastical religious folk art work, fascinating and highly decorative, it's sure to become a conversational focal point, adding sophisticated antique character, elegant rustic warmth, old world European charm, and rich historical interest to any space
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 85.5 in (217.17 cm)Width: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1730 or earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall a superb museum quality example, Great antique condition, especially considering it's 300+ years old. Heavily patinated/beautifully aged patina. Warm, rustic, weathered w/scattered oxidation & minor losses. Structurally sound. Presents well.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977235073162

More From This Seller

View All
Antique Architectural Parcel Gilt Wrought Iron Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A one-of-a-kind antique wrought iron sculpture, comprising 18th and 19th century architectural elements, in a rustic parcel gilt finish, including door lock, latch, and skeleton key,...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique European Forged Wrought Iron Floor Standing Candle Holder Candelabra
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large antique European forged iron seventeen light candelabrum. Dating from the 18th to early 19th century, Continental Europe, most likely Spanish, most impressive monumental size, made long before the advent of electricity, this finely crafted hand forged black wrought iron floor lamp...
Category

Antique 18th Century European Medieval Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Medieval Period Antique European Polearm Axe
Located in Forney, TX
A rare authentic antique Late Medieval period (circa 1300-1500) European polearm two-handed battle axe (dane axe / sparth axe) probably English, Scottish or Italian. Impressive large...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Gothic Grotesque Mask Scrolling Wrought Iron Andirons
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of large and fanciful Victorian Gothic Revival style wrought iron andirons, each with a grotesque mask. What better place to showcase your devil face than in front of a blazi...
Category

Early 20th Century Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Fine 19th Century European Gilt Bronze Ormolu Monstrance Reliquary
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality neoclassical Empire style vasiform gilt bronze ormolu church religious relic altar monstrance reliquary. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the second half of the 19th century, most likely French Napoleon III Period (1852-1870), having a fanned cross crest, above winged angel mask, central oval display...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Early French Gothic Carved Oak Tabouret Stool End Table Plant Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and remarkable authentic nearly 300 year old early French Gothic hand carved oak tabouret (today use as a stool, end table or plant stand) Crafted in France in the 17th/18th ...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Stools

Materials

Iron

You May Also Like

English Medieval Stone Head Mounted onto Steel Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A medieval stone carving of a female head dating form the 16th century. Reclaimed from Northern England and mounted on a modern steel stand. Additional...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Steel

Tribal Iron Bowl on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite piece, a contemporary tribal forged iron bowl on stand, is a testament to the harmonious blend of art and craftsmanship. The bowl, characterized by its intricate desig...
Category

20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Tribal Iron Bowl on Stand
$864 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
Jack Boyd abstract modernist "Time Machine" forged iron sculpture on wood base
By Jack Boyd
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a great Jack Boyd "Time Machine" forged iron sculpture on a wood base. Jack Boyd was a San Diego artist, sculptor, and jeweler who was part of the "Allied Craftsmen". The ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

16th century sculpted oak Gothic panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Gothic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Gothic sculpted panel in oak from the 16th century, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Gothic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Medieval Style Carved Caryatids
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of 19th century English medieval style limewood female caryatids carved as Queens or valkyries. These carvings are matching in design, each dep...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Recently Viewed

View All