19th c. Architectural Cast iron Column or Post Bases c.1890 Bookcases Missing two caps

Missing two caps

Monumental grey wooden gear foundry mold used to make metal parts

The arm works properly and cuts paper cleanly

Large scratches on left side

and has created more than 2000 film posters from 1920's to 1950's

19th c. Architectural Cast iron Column or Post Bases c.1890 Bookcases Missing two capsABOUT 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.