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Pair of Small Polished Iron Andirons with Large Ball Mounts
Located in Buchanan, NY
An interesting pair of Art Deco style andirons made of polished iron with oversized decorative cast
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

English Polished Wrought Iron Foliage Ball Gallery Fireplace Fender circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English polished wrought iron and cast fireplace fender with flanking scrolled foliage finials
Category

Antique 1820s English George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron and Brass Fire Dogs, Andirons
Located in London, GB
19th century blackened twisted cast iron and polished brass ball fire dogs, Andirons Taken from An
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Goose Neck Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and brass ball top goose neck andirons with decorative spiral rings, tapered
Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Goose Neck Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Andirons. Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass ball goose neck andirons with swivel cranes, decorative
Category

Antique 1760s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Brass and Cast Iron Double Medallion Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
-19th century. Cast iron and brass ball top poker is 46.5 " long.
Category

Antique 1840s English William IV Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Brass and Wrought Iron Ball Ringed Finial Andirions, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and wrought iron andirons with ball ringed finials, turned bulbous centered
Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Spit Hook Andirons, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass ball top andirons with circular turned ringed columns
Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Ball and Claw Feet, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on spur legs with ball and claw feet. Mid 19th century.
Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Set of American Brass Ball Finial Fire Place Tools on Stand with Ball Feet, 19th
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of American brass ball finial fire place tools on stand resting on a molded edge rail base with
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, Boston, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
, original rear wrought iron dog legs, double spur banded legs, and resting on ball feet. Boston, Ma. Early
Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Massive Cast Iron Andirons in the Arts and Crafts Manner American
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive Pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Andirons with silvered canon ball atop square column
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Iron

Golf Ball Mould
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A cast iron golf ball mould used for the manufacturing of mesh pattern gutta-percha golf balls. The
Category

Antique 19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Antique Advanced Machine Co. Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique cast iron 1 cent gum ball machine with hand blown glass globe. Original patent
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Antique Silver King 5 Cent Gum Ball Vending Machine c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique 5 cent gum ball machine with hand blown glass globe, red cast iron body, yellow
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass ball top andirons with decorative chased rings, faceted turned bulbous
Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

English iron firetool stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
English wrought and cast iron firetool stand with flattened ball finial over turned shaft, the base
Category

English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

English Brass Ball Top Hand Chased Pierced Sea Horse Andirons , Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English brass andirons with flame finials , chased pierced ball tops , flanking sea horses
Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Faceted Finial Andirons with Scrolled Ball Legs, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
, meticulously turned matching log stops, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and resting on scrolled legs with
Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Brass Ball Top Andirons-Foundry Mark of B. A. Co., Boston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of solid brass ball top andirons. The ball top sits upon a baluster turned column. The column
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Brass Ball Finial Andirons with Matching Log Stops, MA C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
ball finial faceted log stops, scalloped skirt, original rear iron dog legs, and terminating on banded
Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, NY C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
, ball feet, and original hammered wrought iron rear legs. New York. Late 18th century.
Category

Antique 1790s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Acorn Finial Andirons with Spur Legs Ball feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass acorn finial andirons with turned faceted plinths, original wrought iron dog
Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Federal Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Ball Claw Feet C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
beading, squared matching plinths, and resting on banded double spur legs with ball and claw feet
Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Acorn Top Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, NY 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
spurred legs with ball feet.New York Early 19th Century
Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Spur Legs Ball Feet, C 1810 MA
Located in Charleston, SC
, matching urn finial turned ringed log stops, and resting on double spur legs with ball feet. Early 19th
Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, NY, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
, double spur legs, and resting on ball feet, New York, early 19th century.
Category

Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

American Chippendale Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table with Ball Claw Feet, C. 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
graduated acanthus legs, and resting on claw and ball feet, Mid-18th century.
Category

Antique 1760s American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage art deco black wrought iron floor lamp, circa 1930s. Made in Italy.
Located in Houston, TX
the pole horizontally. The lamp is completed with a cast iron finial, a decorative glass ball and
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Unique Pair of Cast Iron Andirons with Large Ball Finials
Category

Vintage 1930s Andirons

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Original Paint Decorated Dutchy Heart Piano Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
heart design . The form of the stool is Victorian with cast iron feet with a glass ball & form . The
Category

Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts Crafts Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An Arts & Crafts Style Fire Grate made from wrought and cast iron. The grate has ‘ball’ shaped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Industrial Traffic Control Road Sign "SLOW" Brass with Glass Reflectors
Located in Buffalo, NY
iron with brass and glass ball reflectors, slow with arrow, circa 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Industrial O.C. White Ceiling Light
Located in Oakville, CT
O.C. White Adjustable Ceiling Light, Cast Iron Fittings, Metal Shade, Ball & Socket Joint at
Category

20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Metal

O.C. White Industrial Ceiling Light
Located in Oakville, CT
O.C. White Adjustable Ceiling Light, Cast Iron Fittings, Porcelain Shade, Ball & Socket
Category

20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Steel, Iron, Enamel

Vintage 1930 Bernard Albin Gras Modèle 205 Portatif Desk Lamp, France
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
pyramidal cast iron base with ball joint. Measures: Arm: Height of the ball head: 35 cm Connecting rod
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Kandem No. 756 Desk Lamp
By H. Bredendiek, Kandem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, cast iron base with switch
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, CA
cast iron claw and glass ball feet circa 1850-1900.
Category

20th Century Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine Quality Brass Steel Register Grate
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality brass and steel register grate. The bowl shaped cast iron burning area with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Steel

Wall Mounted Industrial Task Lamp By Schaco Circa 1920s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Cast iron wall mounted with ball joint - Articulated steel arms - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - On
Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century Pair of Charles Parker Co Piano Stools, Side Tables
By Charles Parker
Located in Lowestoft, GB
. One is blue in colour the other red, turned legs and centre stem. Cast iron claw and ball feet each
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Early 20th Century Cast Iron Prison Guard Ball and Chain Weapon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cast iron ball and chain used by prison guards to control prisoners. Rope probably added later
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Carved Wood Seal with Cast Iron Spinning Ball, , Folk Art, Anomatron, 1920s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Carved wood seal with cast iron motorized spinning ball, amazing Folk Art, carnival art, sculpture
Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Victorian Ball Pier Finials
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Pair of English Victorian cast iron ball pier finials with roundels and spike top. Perfect for the
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: This is an antique cast iron ball turn bar book press. The handle works properly and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

David Parmelee for Founders Ebonized Case Lingerie Linen Chest
By David Parmelee, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Black satin finished lingerie or linen cabinet with rosewood face drawers having cast iron ball
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brown Cast Iron Lady’s Hand Ball Door Knocker
Located in Greven, DE
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brown Cast Iron Lady’s Hand Ball Door Knocker Continental Cast
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Vintage Leather Gymnastic Exercise Medicine Ball with Rare Cast Iron Wall Mount
By Everlast
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage Everlast ball no.9. about 14 lbs. It does not appear to have been opened and restitched
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Heavy Cast Iron Cannon Ball Fireplace Andirons Fire Dogs Hearthware
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique black cast iron fireplace andirons with cannon ball tops and broad square column bases
Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th C English Oak Reading Table on Cast Iron Base with Ball and Claw Feet
By J Foot Son
Located in Savannah, GA
items around the home. Construction is of oak and cast iron with superb detailing – including an ornate
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Little Iron Ball / Earth-Like Pattern /20th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. This is an old Japanese iron ball. I don't know what it was used for. It is not a perfect
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Jens Harald Quistgaard Black Brutalist Cast Iron Candelabra, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare black cast iron candelabra for 5 ball or block candles. Designed by the Industrial Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Goose Neck Wrought Iron Brass Ball Top Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American goose neck wrought iron and brass ball top andirons with exterior spit hooks
Category

Antique 1780s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Chased Melon Ball Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English hand chased melon ball top and wrought iron andirons with centered spiral columns
Category

Antique 1750s English George II Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid to Late Victorian Cast Iron Gates with Fluer De Lys Finials
Located in London, GB
A good quality pair of mid to late Victorian decorative cast iron gates with ball and hat finials
Category

Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Vintage Golf Ball Press
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A heavy duty cast iron gutty golf ball press for early golf ball moulds. The tap handled screw down
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of American early 19th brass ball top andirons having ring turned collar over balustrade
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
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    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
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    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
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    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
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    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

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    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
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    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
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    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.
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