A fine cast iron stick stand (Aesthetic Movement / Dated 1869)

Price: £675.00

Description: This finely decorated cast-iron stick or umbrella stand bears a diamond lozenge registration mark dated 20 November 1869, placing it at the start of an important period in industrial decorative design. As the second industrial revolution gathered momentum, foundries including Falkirk, Coalbrookdale and Carron began producing work by celebrated designers such as Christopher Dresser. Richly ornamented cast-iron domestic wares soon appeared in homes and gardens across the country, and few have been surpassed since. Since it was cast at the beginning of this golden age, this stand, like many others, had succumbed to layers of paint that eventually obscured its decorative detail. After careful stripping, burnishing and lacquering, the quality of its design and manufacture is once again visible, and its decorative appeal has been restored. An eye-catching stand that remains in lovely original condition, with no signs of repair or replacement. Measurements - H: 101.5 cm × W: 55 cm × D: 22 cm

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