A rare cast-iron garden table, the ornate base fully marked with Kite marks and fully stamped, ''The Rotherham'' (see photographs). This table was designed and manufactured by Yates & Co, Rotherham Circa 1840. The table is in original condition, with the paintwork in a distressed condition, this could be stripped and re-painted if required.Extremely heavy marble top is a later replacement and in great condition. This table is really one for the connoiseurs, probably no others on the market today. Delivery available.Dimensions:H: 78cm (30.7'')Di: 78cm (30.7'')The Following from Grace�s Guide to British Industrial History;James Yates1799 Born in Kimberworth, Yorks.1823 James Yates, of Carr House and Oakwood House, took over what was left of the Walker�s Foundry at Rotherham and went into partnership with Charles Samuel Roberts Sandford of Northfield House, at the Phoenix WorksMarried Betsey1833 The partners took over the Rotherham Foundry.1838 The partnership was dissolved; Yates took the Rotherham Foundry which specialised in stove grate work. He also acquired the premises of the Masbrough Flax Works upon which site the Effingham Works was later erected.1846 Yates remained working on his own until he took George Haywood, of South Villa, and John Drabble, of Clifton Bank, into partnership; the Company took the name Yates, Haywood and Co.1851 iron master, Iron founder. 1861 Iron master. 1869 Drabble retired and a new partnership was formed between James Yates, George Haywood, Robert Bentley Shaw (Yates�s son-in-law) and George Harris Haywood. .1871 JP and Deputy Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire . 1881 Died in RotherhamVIEWING by APPOINTMENT ONLY.WE CAN BE CONTACTED ANYTIME ON MOBILE 07966 398123FRIENDLY COURTEOUS, CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE SERVICE.We have a wonderful selection of Fine quality Period antiques other Decorative Antique Home Furnishings, situated in the Heart of Northumberland by Hadr...