Vintage Cast Iron Flower Frog – 4 Inch Round Spike Holder, Heavy Patina

DESCRIPTION

This is a solid cast iron flower frog with tightly packed steel spikes—the kind of tool that florists and flower arrangers have relied on for decades. Four inches round, about one inch high, and seriously heavy (just over a pound).

The base is cast iron, dark with a golden and gray patina that shows real age and use. All the spikes are intact and sharp. It works exactly as intended: poke your flower stems into the spikes and they hold firm.

But here's what my customers have told her: people use these for far more than flowers. Spike a postcard, a photograph, a recipe card, a sketch, or any paper you want to display. Prop up a small framed picture. Use it as sculptural table décor.

This one has that perfect lived-in quality—weathered, patinated, the kind of thing that looks better sitting on a shelf than it does hiding in a drawer.

What you're getting:

• 1 cast iron flower frog
• Dimensions: 4 inches round × approximately 1 inch high
• Weight: 1 lb 6 oz
• Material: Cast iron base with steel spikes
• Condition: Vintage, well-used, all spikes intact
• Patina: Golden and dark gray with age

The right piece for you:

You'll want this if you arrange flowers and value a tool that actually works, if you collect vintage florist supplies, if you need a heavy base to hold paper or cards upright on a shelf or desk, or if you appreciate objects that have earned their character through real use. One-of-a-kind, solid, and versatile.

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• All spikes intact, sharp, and functional
• Heavy solid cast iron base—no cracks or breaks
• Substantial weight makes it stable and reliable
• Classic design—straightforward, well-made
• Clearly intended for real work

Issues / Wear

• Dark patina throughout—golden and gray aging
• Surface wear consistent with decades of use
• Light pitting in recessed areas of the base
• Patina shows real history; not polished or cleaned
• Not food-safe; functional for decoration and display
• Sold as pictured—patina is part of the appeal

See all photos for condition—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine — minimal wear; clean throughout.
• Very Good — light wear; clean; minor age marks.
• Good — noticeable wear; patina visible; fully functional.
• Fair — significant wear; heavy tarnish; complete but worn.

Collector's Notes

Vintage flower frogs are experiencing a revival—people are rediscovering them for flower arranging, yes, but also for displaying cards, photos, and small papers on desks and shelves. The weight and simplicity of a cast iron frog make it a satisfying object to own and use. This one is ready for work or display.

One solid tool, nearly a pound of cast iron, ready to hold flowers or whatever else you want to stand up and be noticed.

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