Wall Anchor
17th century (made)
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Wall-anchor of wrought iron, consisting of a vertical bar, with a barbed ornament qt the bottom, and divided at the top to form the centre of a “fleur-de-lys” shaped finial to the scrollwork with flattened ends which springs symmetrically on either side of the vertical stem at its upper part. The work is tied, riveted, and welded.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron |
| Brief description | Wall anchor, one of a pair, wrought iron, Flanders, 17th century. |
| Physical description | Wall-anchor of wrought iron, consisting of a vertical bar, with a barbed ornament qt the bottom, and divided at the top to form the centre of a “fleur-de-lys” shaped finial to the scrollwork with flattened ends which springs symmetrically on either side of the vertical stem at its upper part. The work is tied, riveted, and welded. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Ornamental fleur de lys finials into the scrollwork |
| Gallery label | PAIR OF WALL ANCHORS
Wrought iron
Flanders; 17th century
Decorative wall anchors became popular in the 16th century. To prevent the external walls of a building from collapsing or sagging, a rod - called a 'tie-rod' - was run throught the building between opposite walls. This was anchored on either side outside the building by a tie-plate or wall anchor. Surviving examples can be seen on many 17th and 18th-century buildings.
Museum Nos 914-1898 and 913-1898(07/1994) |
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| Accession number | 913-1898 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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