Vintage Brass Key Rack Car Wall Hooks Holder Automotive Board Organiser 1970s
£25.00
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Vintage Brass Key Rack Car Wall Hooks Holder Automotive Board Organiser 1970s
£25.00
Item Overview
- Type: Vintage Wall-Mounted Key Rack / Automobilia Organizer Hook Hanger
- Brand: Unbranded British Marque
- Manufacturer: Traditional UK Brass Foundry
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Place of Origin: United Kingdom
- Style: Retro Automobilia / Country House Hallway Decor / Mid-Century Brassware
- Colour: Warm Burnished Brass Gold with Antique Darkened Recesses
- Design Era: Late Mid-Century Era (c. 1970s–1980s)
- Material: Heavy Gauge Cast Solid Brass
- Set Includes: One (1) Single Five-Hook Wall Plaque Hanger
- Features: Five (5) Independent Storage Hooks, Pre-Drilled Integrated Hanging Aperture, Relief-Moulded Veteran Car Details, Solid Heavyweight Construction
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (Naturally aged with a deep, authentic golden patina across the metal surface; entirely free from structural breaks, bends, or missing hanging teeth)
- Size and Capacity: Measures approximately 18 cm in length by 12 cm in total height (approx. 7.0 inches by 4.75 inches); fitted with five independent storage points.
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This delightful piece of domestic brassware dates to the late mid-century period, specifically around the 1970s or early 1980s. The manufacturing profile—characterised by sand-cast heavy brass composition, a hand-finished unlacquered surface, and the selection of early motoring iconography—is diagnostic of the retro brassware revival that gained massive popularity in traditional British homes during this time.
- Historical Note: Capturing the nostalgic charm of early 20th-century motoring, the relief design depicts a vintage open-top veteran tourer, reminiscent of early Edwardian models or the legendary Ford Model T. During the post-war decades, British foundries experienced a huge resurgence in creating decorative functional brasses for hallways, kitchens, and hearths. This piece was engineered as a charming, practical solution to keeping household keys organised by the front door. Rather than utilizing modern lightweight alloys or plastic-coated metals, it relies on substantial solid brass, allowing the profile to stand out beautifully against cottage walls or modern entryways alike.
Description
A wonderfully tactile and nostalgic addition for classic car enthusiasts, petrolheads, or collectors of vintage brassware, this five-hook wall rack is packed with period character. Formed into the distinctive silhouette of a vintage open-top motor car, the plaque features crisp architectural definition, from the spoke-wheel details and traditional canopy frame down to the early lantern headlights. Spaced evenly along the baseline are five integrated hooks, providing ample storage capacity for bunches of household keys, lanyards, or small pet leads.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Solid Cast Brass Media: Produced using traditional casting methods, giving the rack a reassuring weight and great structural durability.
- Five-Point Utility Rail: Outfitted with five curved hooks integrated directly into the base plate to ensure stable weight distribution under heavy key rings.
- Natural Mellowing Finish: Left unlacquered to allow the warm golden tones to develop a rich, historic surface character over time.
- Frictionless Mounting: Incorporates a pre-drilled hanging point neatly obscured near the top canopy edge, allowing for simple flush wall attachment.
Condition Report
This vintage automotive key rack is in exceptional condition, displaying pristine structure alongside an abundance of vintage character. The solid brass body is entirely rigid and intact, free from any structural cracks, perimeter stress lines, or bends across the hooks. The metal surface showcases a beautiful, authentic aged patina, featuring a soft golden luster balanced by darker accents within the deep relief lines that enhance its graphic silhouette. (Please check the detailed gallery images to confirm the surface finish and verify the physical scale).
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: This brass hanger will be double-wrapped in high-density cushioning and shipped inside a rigid box to protect the cast hooks and surface finish from friction during transit.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.