A Victorian Cast Iron Serpent & Twig Pattern Garden Seat or Bench, Circa 1860

19th century

Sold by The Antique Furniture Company

Description

A Victorian cast iron garden seat in the Serpent & Twig pattern and dating to circa 1860. This beautiful rustic naturalistic casting is based on the English oak tree and depict branches adorned with oak leaves, acorns and intertwined serpents. The pattern was designed by McDowell, Stevenson & Co of Glasgow, circa 1840 and was later copied by other foundries, most notably by the John Finch Foundry, in Dudley Worcestershire. This particular seat is stamped with a number to the back legs.

In very good structural condition with no signs of repair, the white gloss paintwork needs minor touching up where some rust spots starting to appear.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width - 24in (61cm)

Depth - 22in (56cm)

Height - 32 1/2in (82.5cm)

Seat area - 22 1/2in wide x 15in deep x 17in high (57cm x 38cm x 43cm)

Ref: 0514a

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £120.

Physical Dimensions

Height

82.5cm (32.48")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA624834

Dealers Internal Reference

0514a

Dealers Notes

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.

Description

A Victorian cast iron garden seat in the Serpent & Twig pattern and dating to circa 1860.

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This beautiful rustic naturalistic casting is based on the English oak tree and depict branches adorned with oak leaves, acorns and intertwined serpents.

The Antique Furniture Company

The pattern was designed by McDowell, Stevenson & Co of Glasgow, circa 1840 and was later copied by other foundries, most notably by the John Finch Foundry, in Dudley Worcestershire. This particular seat is stamped with a number to the back legs.

fig 1. A Victorian Cast Iron Serpent & Twig Pattern Garden Seat or Bench, circa 1860 — fig 1. A Victorian Cast Iron Serpent & Twig Pattern Garden Seat or Bench, Circa 1860

In very good structural condition with no signs of repair, the white gloss paintwork needs minor touching up where some rust spots starting to appear.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately