A figural cast iron umbrella or stick stand in the Jack and the Beanstalk pattern. This polychrome painted stand, designed in the late Victorian style, features a central cast figure of a man in 19th-century attire, including a red jacket, breeches, and a hat. He is framed by two large, scrolling foliated arms that form the circular supports for walking sticks or umbrellas. The assembly is mounted onto a decorative, scalloped base with rococo-style scrolls, which functions as a recessed drip tray. The reverse of the piece reveals a hollow casting and a central bolt assembly typical of late 19th or early 20th-century construction. No visible foundry marks or maker’s stamps are present on the metalwork.
Condition report:
The item is in worn condition with extensive flaking and loss to the polychrome paint across the central figure and decorative elements. Significant surface oxidation and heavy rust are visible, particularly on the upper scrolling arms and throughout the drip tray base. The cast iron remains structurally sound despite the degradation of the decorative finish.
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