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Pair Scottish Cast-iron Horse-head Gatepost Sculptures - Attributed to Macfarlane’s Saracen Foundry c.1890
REF: LA543726
£2,000
€2,332
$2,690
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Description
Pair Scottish Victorian Cast-Iron Horse-Head Gatepost Finials, Attributed to Macfarlane’s Saracen Foundry (c.1890)
Subject & Medium 🎨
A rare matched pair of late Victorian cast-iron horse-head gatepost finials, retaining remnants of their original black painted finish. Designed as both functional estate cappings and symbols of nobility, guardianship, and strength, they reflect the 19th-century fascination with equestrian imagery in architecture and design.
Composition & Technique ⚒️
Each finial is superbly modelled with alert ears, muscular contours, and a noble expression that captures the vitality of the horse in idealised form. Cast in heavy iron (over 8.5kg each), they show the craftsmanship and design standards linked to Glasgow’s celebrated school of design. The weathered paint, surface wear, and historic patina enhance their authenticity and presence.
Attribution 🏛️
Attributed to the Saracen Foundry of Walter Macfarlane & Co., Glasgow—renowned globally for its decorative cast-iron statuary and architectural fittings during the late 19th century. Macfarlane’s designs adorned estates, civic buildings, and gardens across Britain, Europe, and America.
Dimensions 📏
Height: 27cm (10.6")
Width at base: 18.5cm (7.2")
Depth: 27cm (10.6")
Weight: 8.5kg (18.7 lbs.) each / 17 kg (37.4 lbs.) combined
Provenance 📜
Sourced from a noted Northern Lake District auction.
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
Collector Appeal ❤️
✅ Rare survivals of late Victorian equestrian design, over 130 years old.
✅ Attributed to Macfarlane’s Saracen Foundry, masters of decorative ironwork.
✅ Dual value: architectural fittings and sculptural artworks.
✅ Rich symbolism—horses as emblems of loyalty, guardianship, and strength.
✅ Highly desirable for collectors of equestrian art, architectural salvage, and 19th-century design.
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measurements
Height:
27 cm
Width:
18.5 cm
Depth:
27 cm
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the Pair Scottish Cast-iron Horse-head Gatepost Sculptures - Attributed to Macfarlane’s Saracen Foundry c.1890 (LA543726) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1890
condition
Condition 🕰️
In fine antique condition with age-consistent wear. Evidence of overpainting with flaking paint, chips, scratches, rust, and patination throughout. These surface qualities underscore their authenticity; they may be repainted if desired.
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Date of Manufacture:
c.1890
location
This Pair Scottish Cast-iron Horse-head Gatepost Sculptures - Attributed to Macfarlane’s Saracen Foundry c.1890 is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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