Victorian Cast Iron Pier Table Base with Replacement Wood Top

This item is a short accent table composed of a historical cast iron base and a secondary wood surface. The base is an ornate Victorian-style cast iron assembly, likely originating from a late 19th or early 20th-century pier table or sewing stand. It features highly decorative openwork casting with prominent neoclassical 'North Wind' or grotesque faces on both opposing sides, flanked by scrolling foliated elements and acanthus leaves. The central structure includes a 'twisty' or rope-turned bar that provides stability between the two decorative end panels. The base terminates in four small cabriole-style feet that suggest high-quality craftsmanship typical of the industrial cast iron era. The finish of the iron shows a dark, aged patina with visible traces of verdigris or surface oxidation, particularly near the top of the metal motifs. The original top has been replaced with a thick, beveled-edge wooden board, likely made of stained pine or oak, which shows significant wear, scratches, and finish loss along the edges. The hybrid nature of the piece—combining a refined, antique structural base with a DIY replacement top—gives it a unique folk-art or repurposed aesthetic. While the base is sturdy, the overall condition is reflective of its utilitarian second life, with the character of the cast iron being the primary value driver.