Early 20th c. Cast Iron Coat/Garment Rounder Rolling Rack c.1910
$2,895
ABOUT
An original japanned (copper flashed) cast iron and steel rounder claw foot garment/coat rack. Manufacturer embossed on the base.
- CREATOR J.R. Palmenberg's & Sons New York.
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1910-1920.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Cast Iron, Copper.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing all casters which could be added.
- DIMENSIONS H 72 in. W 31 in. D 31 in., Base 23 in. x 23 in.
HISTORY
Japanning is a type of finish that originated as a European imitation of East Asian lacquer work. It was first used on furniture, but was later much used on small items in metal. The word originated in the 17th century.
