Vintage brass magazine rack by Peerage Brass, England 1960

Vintage brass magazine rack decorated with a Neoclassical theme, 1960`s ca, by `Peerage Brass` of England. This vintage item has been gently cleaned while respecting the aged patina and is ready to use. With applied Neoclassical decoration this magazine rack is kept modern with its minimal form. It would make a fun & practical addition to a range of interiors such as Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Traditional, Mid-century, Industrial or Contemporary. Structurally one sheet of reinforced polished brass is bent into 3 sides. The ends are left open to keep the design `light` & modern. The arched handle and scrolling feet are complementary modernist details. At the centre of one side of the rack there is an applied gilt metal Neoclassical decoration consisting of a symmetrical rope, ball & tassels. There is an elegant contrast between the gold tone & texture of the decoration and the reflective brass tone of the side sheet. The other side of the rack is plain polished brass. Inside this rack is lacquered brown, the brass toned sheet from each external side folds inwards creating an internal trim. The underside is also lacquered brown. There is an arching tubular handle in solid polished brass which secures to the base. Screwed to the bottom are two bands of gilt metal, which make up the 4 scrolled feet. This vintage magazine rack is in very good condition. The frame is sound with no damages. The original clear lacquer is present on the brass. The metal surfaces have a gently warm aged patina adding character. There is some rubbing to the gilt and tiny superficial marks, in line with age & wear. Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport the magazine rack would be wrapped in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. It would easily fit into a box with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (insured, tracked & signed for ). PEERAGE BRASS OF ENGLAND HISTORY: `Peerage` was the trade name for the earlier company `Pearson Page` of Birmingham, which is known to have operated pre-1900`s in England. The Company produced original copper & brass ware with the height of production between 1910-1940`s. Their aim was quality period reproductions which were occasionally marked. The company had showrooms in England (Birmingham & London), New Zealand (Wellington), Spain (Madrid), U.S. (New York), Holland (Hilversum), South Africa (Johannesburg), Denmark (Copenhagen). The New York showroom was at 200 Fifth Avenue. Peerage Brass became the brand name after World War II until this trademark lapsed in 1991. Reference : 273895