19th c. Architectural Cast iron Column or Post Bases c.1890 Bookcases Small missing piece right side

Small missing piece right side lower near front

A replacement wire hook has been added

There are two lengths of rope available

Made in Italy

Missing two caps

19th c. Architectural Cast iron Column or Post Bases c.1890 Bookcases Small missing piece right sideABOUT A pair of 19th century cast iron heavy duty structural clamping column or post bases. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1890 1900. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Iron. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 6 in. D 4. 5 in. W 4. 5 in. HISTORY Originally built to secure a vertical square timber or iron rail directly to a central anchoring rod.