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Ironwork, Room 114b

Wall Anchor

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wall-anchor of wrought iron, consisting of a vertical bar, bevelled at the bottom, and spreading at the top into a “fleur-de-lys” forming a finial to the scrollwork which springs symmetrically on either side of the vertical stem at its upper part. The work is tied, welded and riveted together. Flemish, 17th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wrought iron
Brief description
Wall anchor, wrought iron, Flanders, 17th century.
Physical description
Wall-anchor of wrought iron, consisting of a vertical bar, bevelled at the bottom, and spreading at the top into a “fleur-de-lys” forming a finial to the scrollwork which springs symmetrically on either side of the vertical stem at its upper part. The work is tied, welded and riveted together. Flemish, 17th century.
Dimensions
  • Height: 130cm
  • Width: 60cm
  • Depth: 4cm
Gallery label
THREE 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 M.212&a-1929 and 910-1898 (centre)(07/1994)
Collection
Accession number
910-1898

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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