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Rare set of cast iron stable accessories for four horses, France, circa 1870

Creator: Ducel Foundry
Offered by: Galerie Canavèse

Description
Beautiful cast iron castle stable set for four horses with hunting decor.

Four saddle racks
Four harness racks
Six bridle racks
One whip rack
Four hooks

Probably made based on designs from the Ducel foundry, which was bought in 1878 by the Val d’Osne foundry.

Dimensions of each saddle rack:
Height: 21 cm (8.27 inches)
Depth: 52 cm (20.47 inches)
Width: 40 cm (15.75 inches)

Dimensions of each bridle rack:
Height: 14 cm (5.51 inches)
Depth: 26 cm (10.24 inches)
Width: 16 cm (6.30 inches)
Story

Ducel Foundry (1823–1878)

The Ducel Foundry is a renowned French art casting company founded in 1823 in Pocé-sur-Cisse, Touraine, by Jacques Ducel.

Three generations of the Ducel family ran the company from 1823: Jacques, Jean-Jacques (1801–1877), and Jacques-Gustave.

The company had a retail outlet in Paris, located at 22 Rue des Quatre-Fils and later at 26 Boulevard Poissonnière. It achieved fame, notably thanks to international exhibitions. The foundry was one of the largest in France, with over 400 workers; it exported its products worldwide.

In 1878, the Ducel Foundry was acquired by its main competitor, the Val d’Osnes Foundry.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cast iron
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1870
Number of Pieces:	8+
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	831807

Dimensions

W.	15.75 in;	H.	8.27 in;	D.	20.47 in;
W.	40 cm;	H.	21 cm;	D.	52 cm;

Message from Seller:

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