Substantial Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Figures of Knights

Pair of 19th Century cast iron planters of oblong form, with handles above fluted scrolling decorated sides raised up on stepped bases....

Pair of Monumental gilded cast iron glass light candelabras, each with five arms having scrolling decoration, raised up on circular stems with ring de...

Brass standard lamp. Having a Corinthian column and adjustable stem, raised up on a stepped square base terminating in paw feet. Converted for electricity. Dimensions Height 53 Inche...

A substantial 19th century oak bookcase, the moulded cornice with geometric applied detail above three large glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelved interior. To the base having th...

19th century cast iron stick or umbrella stand, the backplate with sporting motif and penny farthing in background. All raised up on plinth base incorporating original drip trays. The manner reminiscent of Thomas Jekyll...

Pair of 19th-century adjustable stools, the circular leather deep buttoned seats. Above turned central column, all raised up on four turned tapered reeded and gilded legs terminating...

A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century neoclassical style patinated cast iron figural torchères by A. Durenne, Paris, each representing a figure of a standing young maiden, her arms raised forward while holding a a flaming urn gas light (Now electrified) with a frosted glass flame, each raised on a veined grey marble column stand, both cast-signed 'A. Durenne, Paris'. Antoine Durenne was an internationally renowned French art founder. He attended École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in 1842. Durenne purchased a small foundry in Sommevoire, near the Val d'Osne, Haute-Marne, France and established The Durenne firm, circa Paris, 1900. Cast-iron had been in production during the 18th century but its inferior status to the more fashionable and delicate wrought iron had generally confined its use to architectural work. By the early 19th century, however, rapid developments of the Industrial Revolution combined with the simultaneous burgeoning of a new middle class provided the impetus for a dramatic Expansion in its application and in a short space of time a proliferation of iron foundries across Europe and America thrived on the production of everything from inkstands to railway stations. The use of cast-iron for garden ornament became particularly widespread at this time, as the possibilities for its mass-production at a fraction of the cost of bronze made it the material of choice for outdoor statuary...

A beautiful large scale Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. cast iron floor lamp. The floor lamp is raised by a triangular base with convex sides and cut corners. The base displays a ...

Late 19th century iron candelabrum. Dimensions: W 30" H 63.5" D 16" (at base) NI754.

A stunning and most impressive true pair of monumentally scaled Italian 19th century Baroque st. wrought iron, patinated wrought iron and pressed metal floor lamps. Each thirteen arm...

Pair of large candelabras in the Gothic style, in painted bronze ("tree" part) and iron (base) The upper part is decorated with flowers and foliage, 7 lights with painted sheaths, a...

This delightful pair of French 19th century altar torches are made from sturdy wood and metal. Raised gilt brass ornamentation of cherubs and the initials IHS, which stands for Jesus, grace the top of the torches. At one time these would have been lit by fire, today they have been rewired for the US using UL listed parts. Reeded column forms attach to the wooden post...