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Pair of Figural Cast Iron Wall Brackets B145
Pair of Figural Cast Iron Wall Brackets B145
Original, quality pair of late 19th century cast iron wall brackets originally for high-level toilet cisterns but now also ideal for wall shelf brackets. This pair are impressed with the registration number for the year 1896 and "8" for the size. One small section of the ribbon pattern to both have been trimmed, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order and all has been cleaned and lacquered.

10.25" tall x 8.5" iwde.

2" wide backplates including mounting lugs.

 
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Price: £165.00


Single Kenrick Cast Iron Shelf Bracket B144
Original, quality late 19th century cast iron shelf bracket with a fretwork design to the inner surface three countersunk screw holes to the shorter arm, four to the larger and impressed for the manufacturer "Kenrick & Sons" ( of West Bromwich) and "No 1" for the size. One good repair to an old chip and now complete and in good and working order. All has been cleaned and lacquered.

14" x 12" x 1.5".

 
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Price: £68.00


Single Kenrick Cast Iron Shelf Bracket B144



Single Cast Iron Shelf Bracket B143
Single Cast Iron Shelf Bracket B143
Original, quality late 19th century single cast iron shelf bracket of a plain form, each leg has three countersunk screw holes for mounting and all has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order. One side is impressed "No 1" and "12 x 10" and the other "British Made".

12" x 10" x 1.25".

 
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Price: £36.00


Pair of Cast Iron Shelf Brackets B142
Original, quality late 19th century cast iron wall brackets, originally for high level toilet cisterns but now also ideal for shelf brackets. This pair have been cleaned and repainted black and has a small repair and the tips removed to the top rim. The backplates each have three countersunk screw holes for mounting and all is now in good and working order.

Backplate 8" tall x 3" widest.

Total 8" front to back.

 
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Price: £145.00


Pair of Cast Iron Shelf Brackets B142



Single Cast Iron Shelf Bracket B137
Single Cast Iron Shelf Bracket B137
Original, quality late 19th century single cast iron shelf bracket with integral acanthus leaf designs and embossed "No 9" for the model. The backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting, the end of the top rail has been trimmed and all is complete and in good and working order otherwise and has been cleaned and lacquered.

7.25" tall x 1.75" wide x 7.25 front to back.

 
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Price: £36.00


Single Cast Iron Shelf Bracket B136
Original, quality late 19th century single cast iron shelf bracket with integral acanthus leaf designs and embossed "No 20" for the model and with the registration number for the year 1893. The backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting and all has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order.

10" tall x 2.75" backplate.

7" front to back.

 
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Price: £56.00


Single Cast Iron Shelf Bracket B136



Pair of Cast Iron Cistern Brackets B126
Pair of Cast Iron Cistern Brackets B126
Original, quality pair of 1920's cast iron cistern brackets with a gothic design to the centre, and four countersunk screw holes to the back. These examples have been galvanised and are complete and in good order.

Backplates 11.5" x 1.25".

Total 8.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £145.00


Pair of Brass Shop Display Pole Brackets B113
Original, quality pair of unused 1920's shop window brass pole brackets in the original matt gilt finish. Each backplate has three screw holes for mounting and all is complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2" tall x 3" wide.

1" front to back.

 
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Price: £36.00


Pair of Brass Shop Display Pole Brackets B113



Pair of Brass Shop Display Pole Brackets, 2 pairs available B112
Pair of Brass Shop Display Pole Brackets, 2 pairs available B112
Original, quality pair of unused 1920's shop window brass pole brackets in the original matt gilt finish. Each backplate has four screw holes for mounting and all is complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 2.5" tall x 2.5" wide.

0.5" front to back.

Price is per pair.

 
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Price: £56.00


Cast Iron Spit Bracket, 3 available SB37
Original, quality unused late 19th century cast iron spit bracket. This example has most of the original black japanned finish and would have been fitted to the front of the mantle shelf on the chimney breast with a bottle jack type of clockwork spit suspended in front of the fire from the ridged bar of this bracket. Complete and in good and working order.

9" x 3.5" x 1".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £85.00


Cast Iron Spit Bracket, 3 available SB37



Brass Clockwork Spit Bracket SB36
Brass Clockwork Spit Bracket SB36
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass bracket for a clockwork spit ( bottle jack ). This example has a fretted cast brass backplate with four countersunk screw holes for mounting below the mantel shelf. The bracket arm has a sliding hook with matching detail to the backplate and when the hook is projected out, it will lock into the square hole for safety and the spit and meat would be suspended out and in front of the fire but not over it, when the arm is not in use it is locked back against the mantel board for safety and out of the way. Suitable bottle jack spits are often available in this section, if not, do ask. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 4" x 4".

When flat 11" x 4".

Out in use 9.75" x 4".

 
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Price: £135.00


Brass Clockwork Spit Bracket SB35
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass bracket for a clockwork spit ( bottle jack ). This super example has a shaped backplate with four countersunk screw holes for mounting below the mantel shelf. The bracket arm has a ratchet type of fitting for the spit and a dove motif the to top, this arm when projected out was locked into the square hole for safety and the spit and meat would be suspended out and in front of the fire not directly over it and when not in use the arm would be put back against the mantel board and locked in the square hole again for safety. Suitable brass 'bottle jack' spits are often available in this section, if not, do ask. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 6.25" x 6.25".

When flat 14" x 8" tall.

When out 11.25".

 
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Price: £135.00


Brass Clockwork Spit Bracket SB35



2 Piece Brass Clockwork Spit Bracket SB34
2 Piece Brass Clockwork Spit Bracket SB34
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass two piece bracket for a clockwork spit ( bottle jack ). This superb example has a fretted design to the backplate, arm and sliding hook and would have been mounted below the mantleshelf using the four countersunk screw holes, the bracket arm was projected out for use or flat against the mantel board when not. The spit would be suspended from the sliding hook in front of the open fire or range but not over it and the sliding hook could be moved nearer the heat or away according to the heat required. Bottle jack spits are often available in this same section, if not do ask. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. Most unusual to find these with the sliding hook.

Backplate 8.25" x 4".

Total flat 13" x 8".

Total for use 12".

 
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Price: £285.00


Brass Clockwork Spit Bracket SB32
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass clockwork spit bracket. Originally mounted on the mantelpiece above and in front of the fire, to support a clockwork spit (bottle jack). This bracket will fold flat against the woodwork or wall when not in use and will lock open when required for use. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 4.25" tall x 3".

Total when not in use 8.5" wide.

7.25" front to back when in use.

 
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Price: £85.00


Brass Clockwork Spit Bracket SB32



Brass Clockwork Spit Bracket SB31
Brass Clockwork Spit Bracket SB31
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass clockwork spit bracket. Originally mounted on the mantelpiece above and in front of the fire, to support a clockwork spit (bottle jack). This bracket will fold flat against the woodwork or wall when not in use and will lock open when required for use. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order.

Backplate 3" x 2".

Total when not in use 11" wide.

10.5" front to back when in use.

 
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Price: £85.00

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