Decorative ironwork

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 NMC/0515J
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1913
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 10 of 16

Scope and Content

Sample of decorative ironwork - fluted column.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Carron Company was an ironworks established in 1759 on the banks of the River Carron near Falkirk, in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The company was one of the largest iron works in Europe through the 19th century. After 223 years, the company became insolvent in 1982 and was later acquired by the Franke Corporation, being rebranded Carron Phoenix.

Acquisition Information

Carron Company, Falkirk, 6/3/1913.

Note

The Carron Company was an ironworks established in 1759 on the banks of the River Carron near Falkirk, in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The company was one of the largest iron works in Europe through the 19th century. After 223 years, the company became insolvent in 1982 and was later acquired by the Franke Corporation, being rebranded Carron Phoenix.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

cast iron panel
Dimensions: 371 x 204 x 12 mm

Additional Information

Published