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Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
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Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand

19th century
Description

A striking late Victorian cast iron umbrella stand, beautifully modelled as an upside-down umbrella with openwork panels and a sculptural fist-shaped handle. Finished in original blackened paint, this stand combines function with high decorative impact, perfect for a period hallway or traditional entrance. A rare and whimsical example of 19th-century cast iron design.

Good decorative condition with age related wear. One section of the frame has a small historic crack, and one foot is missing, though the stand remains stable and displays well overall.

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1141136
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Description
A striking late Victorian cast iron umbrella stand, beautifully modelled as an upside-down umbrella with openwork panels and a sculptural fist-shaped handle.
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Finished in original blackened paint, this stand combines function with high decorative impact, perfect for a period hallway or traditional entrance.
D and A Binder Ltd

A rare and whimsical example of 19th-century cast iron design.

Good decorative condition with age related wear. One section of the frame has a small historic crack, and one foot is missing, though the stand remains stable and displays well overall.

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand to the Victorian era.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141136
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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A black cast iron umbrella stand shaped like a folded umbrella with a central shaft ending in a fist handle, set on a circular fluted base.
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Archive I A black cast iron umbrella stand shaped like a folded umbrella with a central shaft ending in a fist handle, set on a circular fluted base.

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand

Archive II A black cast iron umbrella stand shaped like a folded umbrella with a central shaft ending in a fist handle, set on a circular fluted base. View II
Archive III A black cast iron umbrella stand shaped like a folded umbrella with a central shaft ending in a fist handle, set on a circular fluted base. View III
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A black cast iron umbrella stand shaped like a folded umbrella with a central shaft ending in a fist handle, set on a circular fluted base.
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Ref: SA1141136
A black cast iron umbrella stand shaped like a folded umbrella with a central shaft ending in a fist handle, set on a circular fluted base.
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  • ObjectUmbrella Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFolded umbrella form, Clenched fist finial, Fluted drip base, Openwork lattice
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Victorian umbrella stand takes the form of an upside-down folded umbrella in cast iron with a black finish. Openwork lattice panels form the body, rising from a circular fluted drip base to a central shaft topped with a clenched fist handle. The piece shows age-related wear including one small historic crack in a section of the frame and one missing foot on the base. Measuring 73 cm high by 38 cm wide and 38 cm deep, the stand functions practically to hold walking sticks or umbrellas. It suits placement beside the front door in a traditional entranceway or period hallway.

Popularised during the 19th century, Victorian cast iron umbrella stands were designed for entryways to hold wet walking sticks and umbrellas, featuring ornate figurative motifs and integrated drip bases.

These pieces were crafted from molten pig iron poured into detailed sand moulds, creating heavy, durable structures with openwork detailing and collection trays for water.

Authentic items exhibit heavy weight, crisp foundry marks or registration diamonds stamped into the metal, hand-finished mold seams, and natural age-related surface patina or minor oxidisation.

Position the stand near an entrance or in a porch to store umbrellas while introducing period architectural interest alongside contemporary hall tables or minimalist coat hooks.

Dust regularly with a dry brush or microfibre cloth, clean subtle soil with mild soapy water, dry immediately, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to prevent moisture from causing rust.
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