seldom found original and intact c. 1880's antique american ornamental cast iron figural feline bracket or corbel originally affixed to the underside of a patented dawson brothers cast iron fireplace mantel shelf. the visually striking bracket is exquisitely detailed in high relief. the cast brass is original. the figural bracket was fabricated by the dawson brothers - a prominent chicago-based outfit specializing in gas grates, gas-logs, mantels and mosaic tile work. contains a mostly uniform oil-rubbed metallic bronze finish. measures 9 1/2 x 5 x 2 inches.