Decorative ironwork

Scope and Content

Sample of decorative ironwork - geometric border. This panel suffered significant damage in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014.

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 pre-fire: 605 x 55 mm
Dimensions post-fire: 605 x 52 x 15 mm

Additional Information

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