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Antique Victorian Mahogany & Cast Iron Reversible Tram Bench C.1890
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Antique Victorian Mahogany & Cast Iron Reversible Tram Bench C.1890

19th century
Sold 26 July 2026 · Founders Antiques
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Description

A quality Victorian tram bench by Fisher & Son of West Bromwich with a pivoting backrest allowing the seating direction to be easily reversed as required, the gothic-arched cast iron ends joined by solid mahogany planks forming the seat and backrest.

Designed for hardy public use on tram or train platforms, it adapts well for use in the home as a dining bench in an entertaining space with its useful reversible seating function.

Very good antique condition with some surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 80 cm

Width: 136.5 cm

Depth: 38 cm

Seat Height: 43 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Tram Bench to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
136.5cm (53.74")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221149
Dealers Internal Reference
3605
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Description
A quality Victorian tram bench by Fisher & Son of West Bromwich with a pivoting backrest allowing the seating direction to be easily reversed as required, the gothic-arched cast iron ends joined by solid mahogany planks forming the seat and backrest.
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Designed for hardy public use on tram or train platforms, it adapts well for use in the home as a dining bench in an entertaining space with its useful reversible seating function.
Founders Antiques
fig 1. An antique Victorian bench featuring a mahogany seat and backrest supported by ornate black cast iron legs with a reversible mechanism.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany & Cast Iron Reversible Tram Bench C.1890

Very good antique condition with some surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 80 cm

Width: 136.5 cm

Depth: 38 cm

Seat Height: 43 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Tram Bench to the Victorian era.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
136.5cm (53.74")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221149
Dealers Internal Ref
3605
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An antique Victorian bench featuring a mahogany seat and backrest supported by ornate black cast iron legs with a reversible mechanism.
Antique Victorian Mahogany & Cast Iron Reversible Tram Bench c.1890
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Industrial
  • MaterialMahogany, Cast Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsReversible backrest mechanism, Slatted mahogany timber, Ornate cast iron brackets, Splayed scroll feet
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 136.5 cm (54 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

A reversible tram bench is a type of public seating historically used on late 19th-century public transport, featuring a backrest that could be flipped to face either direction.

These pieces typically combine durable hardwoods such as mahogany or teak for the slats with heavy-duty cast iron frames engineered to withstand high traffic.

Authenticity is usually determined by the presence of original foundry marks, genuine wear patterns on the metal and wood, and functional mechanical pivot joints characteristic of the late Victorian era.

This seating can be placed against a hallway wall or used as alternative dining seating, providing a functional contrast between industrial metalwork and polished timber.

The wooden slats should be maintained with appropriate furniture wax or oil, while the cast iron frame requires gentle dusting and occasional light application of neutral oil to prevent corrosion.
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