Late 19th Century Turned Oak and Cast Iron Coat Tree by Udell Works weapons the piece evokes the grandeur

the piece evokes the grandeur of Hellenistic art on a monumental scale

but the piece is stable and mounted to a wooden frame

and the play surface is stable though marked from decades of use

made of heavy cardboard and wrapped in faux leather

Late 19th Century Turned Oak and Cast Iron Coat Tree by Udell Works weapons the piece evokes the grandeur1890s; The Udell Works Company Indianapolis, IN Patent stamped oak and cast iron coat stand with pierced scrollwork arms and turned post construction. Labeled by the Udell Works of Indianapolis on a brass plaque, this inventive form (patented June 23, 1891) is referred to in its original casting as a "Toilet Tree," a multifunctional stand meant for coats, hats, and accessories. The central column features boldly turned oak segments with lathe ridged