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They are a true matching pair of antique, Victorian-style cast iron architectural brackets.
Specifically, they are mirrored structural supports—with SD 95 serving as one side (like the left) and SD 96 serving as its opposite match (the right).
How They Were Originally Used,
While they make beautiful decorative wall shelf supports today, these heavy, commercial-grade pieces were originally cast for structural outdoor or industrial settings, such as:
Porch and Awning Corner Braces:
Framing the top corners of a historic Victorian porch, veranda, or storefront entryway to stabilize the overhead roof structure.
Train Station or Public Canopy Brackets: Supporting the overhangs of historic transit platforms or public awnings.
Heavy Basin Supports: Mounting massive, cast-iron farmhouse or industrial utility sinks to the wall framework.
Because you have the complete, unbroken SD 95 / SD 96 set, they retain their maximum historical value and are highly sought after in the architectural salvage market.
Having both the SD 95 and SD 96 means you possess the complete, matching left and right structural pair.
In historical foundry manufacturing, consecutive numbers were frequently used to distinguish opposite-facing mirrored designs.
This confirms your pieces were cast to flank either side of a large entryway, support the opposite corners of a heavy porch awning, or frame out a custom piece of architectural cabinetry.
Why Having the Pair Changes Everything
True Left and Right Matching Set:
Vintage brackets like these were intentionally cast as opposites so that the scrollwork flows symmetrically when mounted.
For instance, the SD 95 serves as one side (e.g., left), while your SD 96 mirrors it perfectly on the other (e.g., right).
These are a great find. One im very excited and proud to offer as a rare and unique Historical Victorian engineering design for the building of America.
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