CJ Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
From my own personal collection ...
Period: 19th Century (Victorian, c. 1870)Foundry: The Falkirk Iron Company, Scotland (Original 1865 design registration)
Composition: Heavily cast iron ends with premium, durable timber slatting
Condition: Immaculate, fully restored showroom condition. An investment-grade opportunity to acquire an extraordinarily rare, pair of genuine Victorian cast iron garden benches. Featuring the highly coveted "Blackberry and Leaf" pattern, this set represents the pinnacle of 19th-century British industrial art.
The Design & Castings. highly articulated ends display crisp, high-relief castings of interwoven blackberry vines, delicate ripening fruit, and deeply veined foliage. This specific design was originally registered by the historic Falkirk Foundry of Scotland in 1865. The casting quality is exceptional, showcasing the heavy, structural rigidity and fluid detailing that distinguishes authentic 19th-century foundry originals from later, inferior reproductions.
Excellent condition. Measure 48" wide x 32" high x 24" deep
CJ Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Fabulous Pair of Rare 19th Century Falkirk Carron Foundry Cast Iron Blackberry and Leaf Garden Benches Seats. C1870
