Forney, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 34.5ʺW × 20ʺD × 85.5ʺH
- Period
- 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Overall a superb museum quality example. Great antique condition, especially considering it's around 300+ years old. Heavily patinated / beautifully … moreOverall a superb museum quality example. Great antique condition, especially considering it's around 300+ years old. Heavily patinated / beautifully aged patina over the whole. Warm, rustic, distressed weathered patina with scattered oxidation, finish and decorative element losses. Later antique stand is larger than the handle. Presents very well. less
- Description
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A spectacular early European castle altar processional / torchiere stand. circa 1730 or earlier.
Born in Continental Europe in the … more A spectacular early European castle altar processional / torchiere stand. circa 1730 or earlier.
Born in Continental Europe in the early 18th century or earlier, some later elements, most likely Germanic, Medieval Gothic style, hand forged iron sculptural cross form mounted with primitive push-button panel opening to reveal heraldic coat of arms embossed brass plaque, with The Nelsons family banner, royal crown crest with cross, standing mythical goat and stag heraldic supporters, shield escutcheon castle, fleur-de-lis, three diamonds and eagle shield elements. Elaborately decorated with ornate spiral and scroll elements, winged angel silhouette, rising on patinated painted black tripod stand.
Dimensions: (approx)
85.5" Tall, 34.5" Wide, 20" Deep
Without stand: 78" H, 34.5" W, 6" D
Stand: 22" Wide x x 20" Deep
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas
Condition:
Overall a superb museum quality example. Great antique condition, especially considering it's around 300+ years old. Heavily patinated / beautifully aged patina over the whole. Warm, rustic, distressed weathered patina with scattered oxidation, finish and decorative element losses. Later antique stand is larger than the handle. Presents very well.
A magnificent, one-of-a-kind ecclesiastical religious folk art work, fascinating and highly decorative, it's sure to become a conversational focal point, adding sophisticated antique character, elegant rustic warmth, old world European charm, and rich historical interest to any space less
Forney, TX
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