Cast Iron Umbrella Stand, Swedish, 19th Century

A fine medal plaque in cast-iron of King Karl XIV Johan (1763-1844), empire period. It is a relief portrait of Karl XIV Johan as a Roman general, with text "Carolus XIV Iohannes Rex Sveciae et Norvegiae" and made by Finspång's foundry. It has a small metal loop attached on the back so that it can hang on a wall. Finspång's foundry was for about three centuries Sweden's largest cannon foundry, located in Östergötland's northern mountain range, Finspång is mentioned for the first time as a foundry in 1573. A small foundry was built there at the time, which was first run on behalf of the crown, but in 1587 was leased to the Dutchman Wellam De Wijk, who seems to have held it until 1599, when it was passed back to the crown. in 1641 Louis De Geer...

A Swedish Porphyry top. This type of top was the most expensive one could buy during the early 19th c. It took something like 40 weeks to cut and poli...

A forged iron stand with a brass bowl. North European and made in the late 17th century There are not that many untouched 17th c objects out on the market but this is one of them. ...

A Japanese glazed pottery vase of clean and exclusive design.

A small Chinese cup with painted decorations of a dragon in mostly blue colours. Marked underneath.

A very nice directoire/empire mahogany bookcase from around 1800 or early 19th century. The craftsmanship and quality of this piece is high and above what you normally see. It's maho...

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...

A 19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand. 19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand this is a beautifully detailed piece showing a stork standing over the water watching a...

A 19th century French brass and cast iron umbrella stand. Demilune form with brass tubing and decorative finials. Cast iron base with removable drip tray. More photos available upo...

Superb and Unique 19th Century Hand Decorated (Original Paint) Cast Iron Shell & Dolphin Umbrella Stand from England. Bottom Drip Trays are Rem...

A good quality 19th century cast iron stick stand. Having Ivy leaf decoration.

P0269 Attractive cast iron hall stand having six coat and hat hooks, four of which swivel, original oval mirror, umbrella and walking sticks compartments and original enamelled remov...