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Description
The wood slats are weathered in that there is no varnish or finish left. The wood is in very good condition. The iron has no rust. (just cobwebs and dirt) The backrest has a flattened depiction of a flower in the center and a flower at both ends. All the iron work is painted black. I don't know what it looked like originally. There seems to be several small nail or screw holes in the top center of the camelback wood slat. Possibly a brass or other metal plaque with the makers name was there.
Category
American Furniture
Medium
cast iron, possibly red oak slats, solid brass carriage bolts, nuts and washers
Distinguishing marks
Flower and stem pattern (not roses) in the back rest iron "scrollwork"(?)
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Width 48" +/- X Height 36"+/- X Depth 25" +/- (disassembled)
Date Period
Estimate: early half of 20th century
Weight
50-60 lbs. approx.
History
I don't know the history. I googled " cast iron camelback park bench" and variations, but only found similar reproductions of benches. The repros had roses, mine doesn't have roses. I bought it at a yard sale. I'm sending photos. (disassembled)
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Re: cast iron camelback park (sitting) bench with red oak slats.
I submitted this bench for appraisal, I sent three photos, two with a closer view, but only one appears in my preview.