A tall vintage hand-carved timber mould for a concrete baluster, made from a very heavy and richly-coloured hardwood and a die-cut steel faceplate, presented as a decorative free-standing Objet Trouvé sculpture with a custom steel base with a distressed aesthetic and a protective wax finish. It dates to the 1950s, or thereabouts, and was made in Mumbai, India.
To bring the timber to life, it has had a few applications of pure tung oil and a final polish with wax. The steel faceplate has had an application of museum-grade protective microcrystalline wax to prevent further rusting.
Vintage 1950s Carved Hardwood & Metal Plate Baluster Mould Industrial Sculpture
Condition
Being an old industrial object, the timber shows obvious signs of wear and tear that add to, rather than detract from, its appeal.
Measurements
Height: 720 mm / 28.3"
Width or Diameter: 120 mm / 4.7"
Depth: 120 mm / 4.7"
