A pair of oak tree pattern cast iron seats

CIRCA 1850

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A pair of oak tree pattern cast iron seats
Circa 1850
Of naturalistic form, the arched back, seat and arms as branches with leaves and acorn clusters, on conforming trunk feet joined by entwined serpents
51in. (130cm.) wide (2)

Lot Essay

This pattern was first designed by McDowall, Steven & Co., Glasgow, circa 1840, and later copied by other foundries.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Georg Himmelheber Cast Iron Furniture plate 106.

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