Cast Iron Horse head Hitching post, American third quarter 19th century. The hitching post is made in three parts. The top part includes the solid cast horse head above a second section cast in two parts with a swam on both sides. Below is a tapered fluted column witch transitions to a rounded section with decoration around the circumference above a round molded base. The bottom of the top section is square with chamfered corners which fits into the bottom cast iron section, which is also square, which angles outward and then has a curved sloping square base section that sits on the floor. The horse’s head is very detailed showing his bridal up pointed ears and trimmed main. The horse has a ring dropping from his mouth. (FA
Publication: “Horsing Around, 19th Century Iron Hitching Posts from the Collection of Phil and Bunny Savino”, Edited by W. Douglas McCombs, Albany Institute of Art and History 2008. A similar casting of this hitching post form is illustrated full page on page 36.
Condition: The hitching post is in excellent condition and shows a small separation on both seams of the casting. It has a rich patina and shows signs of being exposed to weather.
Dimension: Height 53 3/4 Inches
