This is a very special piece
When I bought it it was black. Caked in what looked like soot and grime had no idea it was brass hiding under there
Many hours of cleaning later revealed this stunning 1920s art deco rail
It could be a hat and coat rail with hats sitting atop the two parallel bars and coats hanging from the 6 sliding hooks.
Alternatively it could just as well be a pot stand and rail for the kitchen. This might explain why it has turned black if it hung above a range for decades.
Pots would sit atop the shelf and pans or utensils would hang for the hooks.
The three rails are held together by a beautiful arabesque and mounted on a piece of oak
The 6 hooks slide along the bottom rail but cannot be removed. This is an indication it might have been intended for a public space with fixed hooks to avoid theft. In a train carriage or waiting room perhaps
Whether you choose to use it in a country kitchen or hallway it’s a showstopper and deserves pride of place.
Dimensions: Total length 130cm
Heights 27cm
Depth 27cm