" Laurel Pattern " Antique Cast - Iron Garden Bench - Same Pattern As Coalbrookdale
Item History & Price
"Laurel Pattern" Antique Cast-Iron Garden Bench- like Coalbrookdale The original design for this seat was registered and pantented by the Coalbrookdale Iron Foundry at the public record office on 25 May 1860 and is seat number 31 in the 1876 Coalbrookdale Castings Catalouge, Section III, page 363Made by or like a Coalbrookdale Iron Factory, England, late 19th century, the back formed as large leaf fronds with berries and arms ending in bird heads with wings. branches joined by bam...boo framework, on a pierced concave seat and elaborate front legs, ht. 30", dp. 29", wd. 43 1/2", seat ht. 16 1/2"Nut and bolt construction.A garden bench with the same laurel pattern was shown in the 1938 movie "Jesabel" starring Betty Davis and Henry Fonda. Betty Davis was filmed sitting in the garden on this benchGreat condition, no chips, cracks, or weldsNo shipping - local pick up only
