Victorian cast iron umbrella stand

£2,200

This umbrella stand is representative of the playful stands, decorated with full length figures, that were sought after as decorative features in Victorian houses.

 

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Description

This painted cast iron stand depicts a farmer with a bundle of wheat on his back; the model is known as a 'Reaper' as written on the base. A hoop around his hips serves to hold umbrellas or sticks and an inset drip pan on the base allows it to hold the excess water or dirt.

Details

Country of Origin
English
Date of Manufacture
c. 1880
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Bizarre, Figurative Art, Victorian
Material
Iron
Colour
Brown, Metallic, Multi-coloured, Red

Dimensions

Height
77 cm / 30.3 inches
Width
43 cm / 16.9 inches
Depth
25 cm / 9.8 inches

Reference:
008859

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