A Victorian cast iron seat

CHARLES D.YOUNG, EDINBURGH, 19TH CENTURY

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A Victorian cast iron seat
Charles D.Young, Edinburgh, 19th century
Of naturalistic form, the back and sides with fruiting vines above a geometric pattern seat with apron, the legs as splayed acanthus leaves with cross-stretcher
45in. (115.5cm.) wide

Lot Essay

The pattern for this seat was designed by Charles D.Young of Edinburgh, circa 1850, and later probably cast by other foundries.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Georg Himmelheber Cast Iron Furniture plate 114.

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