{"product_id":"victorian-cast-iron-hall-tree-hook-745","title":"Victorian Cast Iron Hall Tree Coat Hook 745 Antique Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictorian Cast Iron Hall Tree Coat Hook 745 is a substantial four-prong wall hook with long upper arms, shorter lower hooks, decorative openwork, and round finial tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like this piece for an entryway, mudroom, restored hall tree, or period hardware project where the aged cast iron surface can stay visible instead of being made to look new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e victorian hall tree coat and hat hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e four-prong wall mounted hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 19th to early 20th century, approximate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e cast iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e black with aged brown and greenish surface patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e maker not confirmed. Casting marked 745 on one side and 17 on the other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 745 casting number. Specific pattern name not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian style architectural hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting base approximately 3 3\/4 in long by 1 1\/2 in wide. Upper hook arms extend approximately 4 in. Lower hooks are approximately 2 in wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e two long upper arms, two shorter lower hooks, open center casting, ribbed detail, round finial tips, and two mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hook appears complete and solid with the kind of visible wear expected from old working hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll four hook ends and their rounded finials are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decorative openwork and ribbed casting remain clearly defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth mounting holes are open and visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks or broken arms are visible in the supplied photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe black surface shows uneven finish loss, rubbing, oxidation, and aged patina throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is brown and greenish discoloration in recessed areas and around portions of the mounting plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe surface is not freshly restored. I would consider that appropriate character for old architectural hardware rather than a flaw that needs to be hidden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHooks of this form were made for hall trees and entry furniture that needed separate places for hats and heavier coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis one suits someone restoring period furniture or adding genuine old cast iron hardware to an entryway or mudroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe long upper arms, curled lower hooks, and open center give this casting more visual detail than a plain utility hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI would leave the age patina alone unless your project specifically calls for a refinished surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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