Description:
Heavily patinated and ornate folding wall bracket made of solid cast iron. Features a gear-like round shelf platform with openwork slots and a scissor-arm mechanism that allows the bracket to extend and fold flat.
Era:
Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Style:
Industrial Victorian
Technique:
Sand-cast iron with hand-finishing, hinged and bolted construction
Tools Used:
Foundry sand mold, furnace pour, hand grinder, rivet and hinge tools
History:
Originally used as a plant or oil lamp bracket, this utilitarian design was common in pre-electric homes and greenhouses, combining strength with decorative form. Its folding mechanism allowed it to be tucked away when not in use.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker unknown; similar to those by Sargent & Co. or other cast iron works of the period
Measurements:
13" L (arm) x 5 ½" Ø (shelf)
Suggested Weight:
4.2 lbs
Music:
Tom Waits – “Innocent When You Dream” (rustic, poetic, and aged with character)
Item Number : P12501
Category : Lawn & Garden
Brand : UK
