J. W. Fiske & Company
American
J. W. Fiske & Company was a prominent American manufacturer of cast iron ornaments, furniture, and architectural elements in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded in New York City in 1862 by James W. Fiske, the company quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality cast iron products that were both functional and decorative.
Fiske's products included garden furniture, urns, fountains, weathervanes and other ornamental objects, as well as architectural elements such as staircases, balconies, and railings. The company also produced a range of cast iron storefronts and facades, which were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Fiske's products were known for their intricate designs and high level of craftsmanship. The company employed skilled artisans who were trained in the art of pattern-making, casting, and finishing, and Fiske himself was known for his keen eye for design and detail.
Today, J. W. Fiske & Company's cast iron products are highly prized by collectors and design enthusiasts, and examples of the company's work can be found in museum collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Fiske's products included garden furniture, urns, fountains, weathervanes and other ornamental objects, as well as architectural elements such as staircases, balconies, and railings. The company also produced a range of cast iron storefronts and facades, which were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Fiske's products were known for their intricate designs and high level of craftsmanship. The company employed skilled artisans who were trained in the art of pattern-making, casting, and finishing, and Fiske himself was known for his keen eye for design and detail.
Today, J. W. Fiske & Company's cast iron products are highly prized by collectors and design enthusiasts, and examples of the company's work can be found in museum collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
J. W. Fiske & Company
St. Julien Weather Vane Attributed to J.W. Fiske 19th Century Full Bodied Metal
H 22 in W 33 in D 5 in
$ 35,200
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J. W. Fiske & Company
St. Julien Weather Vane Attributed to J.W. Fiske 19th Century Full Bodied Metal
H 22 in W 33 in D 5 in
$ 32,000
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J. W. Fiske & Company
An Antique Gilt Running Horse Weather Vane attributed to J.W. Fiske
H 22 in W 43 in D 5 in
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