Antique Cast Iron Folding Wall-Mounted Plant Stand

Description: Heavily patinated and ornate folding wall bracket made of solid cast iron. Features a gear-like round shelf platform with openwork slots and a scissor-arm mechanism that allows the bracket to extend and fold flat.Era:Late 19th to Early 20th CenturyStyle:Industrial VictorianTechnique:Sand-cast iron with hand-finishing, hinged and bolted constructionTools Used:Foundry sand mold, furnace pour, hand grinder, rivet and hinge toolsHistory:Originally used as a plant or oil lamp bracket, this utilitarian design was common in pre-electric homes and greenhouses, combining strength with decorative form. Its folding mechanism allowed it to be tucked away when not in use.Manufacturer / Maker:Maker unknown; similar to those by Sargent & Co. or other cast iron works of the periodMeasurements:13" L (arm) x 5 ½" Ø (shelf)Suggested Weight:4.2 lbsMusic:Tom Waits – “Innocent When You Dream” (rustic, poetic, and aged with character) Item Number : P12501 Category : Lawn & Garden Bra