19th Century Cast iron Twig Garden Bench applique Newly Wired

Newly Wired

having six baluster-turned legs joined by a slatted shelf

The intricate and delicate tracery of her crown is reminiscent of an example depicting the Comtesse de Castiglione

without leaf): 48

Used previously over a bed

19th Century Cast iron Twig Garden Bench applique Newly WiredCast iron Garden Bench Settee, cast in four sections, entirely of intertwined oak branches with acorns and leaves, raised on conforming trunk legs joined by entwined serpents. Retains an old black painted surface. Probably Janes, Beebe & Co., New York City, NY. Mid 19th century. A similar example, attrib. to Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, VA, is in the collection of the Valentine Museum. 32" H. x 51" W x 19 d, 17 1 2" SH. Dimensions: Height 32"