Sold Miscellaneous
Wrought Iron Boot Scraper, Masterfully Designed Scrolls, Wrought and Filed
Probably American, Circa 1800
A fine and beautiful example demonstrating the master blacksmiths ability - SOLD
(H: 9.5", W: 7.25", D: 8.5")
216-510 - SOLD
Umbrella Stand, Sailor in Crow's Nest, Whaling, Cast Iron, Original Paint
Anonymous, Circa 1875 to 1900
Rarely encountered in original paint; outstanding - SOLD
The casting features a sailor on crow's nest holding cast iron rope which forms the umbrella holder; the plinth having crossed anchor and blubber spade, bales and barrels. This remarkable stand retains its original detachable drip pan.
(H: 27"; W: 21.25"; D: 9")
191-412 - SOLD
Eagle, Cast Iron, Gold Leaf
Daniel Meeker Foundry
Newark, New Jersey
Circa 1850 - SOLD
A proud and powerful American symbol in weathered gold leaf surface perched on cloudband designed as architectural ornamentation. An eagle of the same form guards the entry, above the main doors of the Arsenal at 64th Street and 5TH Avenue, New York City; it was chosen by the buildings architect, Martin E. Thompson in 1851. (Width: 74"; height: 30".)
274-108 - SOLD
Antique Wrought Iron, Suffolk Door Latch, Swordfish Type by Master Blacksmith
Likely Connecticut, circa 1770-1815 - SOLD
A rare, outstanding and complete set displaying the blacksmith’s mastery of craft
The entire nomenclature was ornamented with a whitesmith’s file; the latch bar,
staple, thumb terminus on thumb-press and the large nail-heads are notched and scalloped. Interior
components display a beautiful plumb-brown color; exterior in old black. This fine example is closely
related to that on the Pocotopaug Tavern, East Hampton, Connecticut 1; also, the Nathan Hale
Schoolhouse in New London, Connecticut 2. (Length: 26.25”, width: 4 1/8”, latch bar length: 15.25”, the
staple is 3.25” wide.) 1: See Early American Wrought Iron by Albert Sonn, page 110, p-late 139; 2
and page 112, plate 40.
SOLD
1247-11
Antique Wrought Iron Door Handle, Suffolk Style, Thumb Latch, Brace Catch
New England, 18th Century
Long curvaceous graceful tang terminating in spearpoint - SOLD
(Length: 28.5”, width: 3”, latch length: 10.5”)
SOLD
1247-12
Vintage Cast Iron Bird House, Cocoon Shape, Retains Hanging Device
Unknown Maker; please call for additional information - SOLD
(6.5 by 5.5”)
589-14 - SOLD
Hitching Post, Clenched Fist, Cast Iron, Great Patina
Unknown maker, circa 1860 to 1880
Cast in the round; fist with well defined knuckles and fingernails, holding a ring - SOLD
See Horsing Around: 19th Century Cast Iron Hitching Posts, Albany Institute of History and Art, page 45, catalog number 77. (H: 55.5")
1001-42 - SOLD
Charming Cast Iron Boy - SOLD
This charming circa 1870 Victorian cast iron boy/cherub has been attributed the Fiske Foundry and we believe him to have originally been part of a garden fountain. He is a high quality decorative piece with an excellent surface that stands alone quite nicely to decorate either home or garden. There are single holes in each foot where he had been attached to his original stand.
Dimensions: 35-inches tall.
346-1 - SOLD
Eagle, Cast Iron
American
Second Half 19th Century - SOLD
This example with outstretched and turned head, perched on rockery, features a wonderfully oxidized surface with traces greenish-blue, almost verdigris paint.
(Height: 5"; wing span: 10.5"; depth: 4.25")
384-27 - SOLD
Cast Iron Running Horse
Anonymous - SOLD
A mold-cast form; very heavy, possible windmill weight, beautiful silhouette; perhaps inspired by weathervane form.
(Dimensions: 25.5 by 14")
336-103 - SOLD
Cast Iron Duck Paperweight
Canvasback
First half 20th century
Original paint - SOLD
Dimensions: 2.75-inches high, 6-inches long, 2.25-inches wide.
201-287 - SOLD
Sheet Iron Articulated Indian with Tomahawk and Tobacco Leaves
Unknown Maker and Age; but cool
Soft edges, brass rivets, light even surface rust, stamped pieces, embossed - SOLD
(11.25 by 9")
1062-9 - SOLD
Gate Weight, Cast Iron, Dove, Spread Wing
America
19th Century - SOLD
A dove form counterweight for gate fitted with ring for hanging; old paint.
(9.5 by 14.75")
203-222 - SOLD
President Benjamin Harrison
Cast Iron Trivet - SOLD
Cast iron trivet with bust portrait of President Harrison framed by horseshoe raised on three feet. (4 .5-inches Wide x 5-inches Long x ¾-inches High.)
110-341 - SOLD
A Scarce Cast Iron Trivet
President Grover Cleveland Trivet - SOLD
Cast iron trivet with three-quarter profile portrait of President Grover Cleveland surrounded by a horseshoe raised on three feet. (4 .5-inches Wide x 5-inches Long x ¾-inches High)
110-342 - SOLD
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