Lot 542
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A Falkirk Foundry cast iron seat, second half 19th century
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A Falkirk Foundry cast iron seat, second half 19th century

FALKIRK IRON FOUNDRY, FALKIRK, SCOTLAND

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A Falkirk Foundry cast iron seat, second half 19th century
Falkirk Iron Foundry, Falkirk, Scotland
The arched back and sides pierced with wheatsheaves and cockle-flowers above a wooden slatted seat, on conforming splayed legs, stamped FALKIRK PL 303A, and with diamond design patent registration stamp
78in. (198cm.) wide
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Lot Essay

This design, number 198596, was registered and patented by the Falkirk Iron Foundry, on 2nd July, 1866, and is seat no 303A in their castings catalogues. The company also had a warehouse and distribution premises at 67 Upper Thames Street, London E.C.

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