Lot Essay
This design, number 139686, was registered and patented by the Coalbrookdale Iron Foundry on 11th April, 1861. The stand appears in the 1875 Coalbrookdale Castings Catalogue, Section II, page 234, number 223. A similar smaller stand, number 222 from the catalogue, sold these rooms 22nd June 2000 'The Country Seat', lot 128.