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Horse Head Cast Iron Hitching Post
The Real Wood Furniture Company
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
The Real Wood Furniture Company

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Horse Head Cast Iron Hitching Post

19th century
Description

An amusingly styled horse, looks a little smug, hitching post, with missing piece at base, most likely French.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Cast Iron Horse Head to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202685
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
An amusingly styled horse, looks a little smug, hitching post, with missing piece at base, most likely French.
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Cast Iron Horse Head to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202685
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base.
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Archive I A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base.

Horse Head Cast Iron Hitching Post

Archive II A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base. View II
Archive III A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base. View VIII
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
Location
At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/realwood
Verified Since Oct 2025
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The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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Location: At Mo Tighe, Chapel House Grounds, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5SZ, United Kingdom
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A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base.
Horse Head Cast Iron Hitching Post
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A dark brown cast iron sculpture of a horse head with detailed mane features mounted on a circular pedestal base.
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Hitching posts were installed along curbstones and outside buildings during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to secure horses and horse-drawn carriages. Cast in durable iron, these fixtures often featured equestrian heads or decorative rings to hold reins.

These pieces were produced using sand casting, where molten iron was poured into two-part sand moulds. This process allowed manufacturers to replicate detailed mane textures, facial features, and hollow interior structures for mounting onto wooden or iron posts.

Authentic nineteenth-century castings typically exhibit subtle mould seam lines, substantial physical weight, and natural surface oxidisation rather than uniform modern paint finishes. Original pieces often feature square-headed bolt attachments or hollowed undersides designed for fitment onto structural posts.

Sculptural equestrian elements function effectively as heavy doorstops, hearth accents, or garden border features. When placed indoors, the dark iron contrast complements natural timber surfaces, stone hearths, and traditional cabinetry.

To prevent active rust progression while preserving surface patina, apply a thin coat of clear paste wax or microcrystalline wax using a soft brush. Keep the iron dry and reapply wax annually if exposed to outdoor weather elements.
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