Rare Antique J W FISKE AQUARIUM /TERRARIUM & STAND CAST IRON Victorian Restored

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Here is a scarce antique original large cast iron Victorian aquarium/terrarium in restored, undamaged condition. This rare piece is unsigned … Read more Here is a scarce antique original large cast iron Victorian aquarium/terrarium in restored, undamaged condition. This rare piece is unsigned but possibly by the J W Fiske Company of New York City. It has been disassembled and sand blasted , then enameled with several coats of paint and primer, with gold accents like the original paint scheme. New glass panels have been installed with silicone non toxic aquarium cement. It has NOT been tested for water tightness and it is DOUBTFUL that it is. May need more silicone caulking for aquarium use. Can be put into service as is for terrarium / plant function. Originally , the aquarium was connected to the base by a steel shelf underneath as the photos show and as can be seen in woodcuts from old Fiske catalogs. This massive aquarium weighs 65 pounds; the antique cast iron stand also weighs in at about 65 pounds. Overall measurements , as pictured. See less