A Regency painted cast-iron peacock circa 1815-20

naturalistically cast, with a triform base including foliage and with lions paw feet concealing castors, the underside with a paper label printed 'Devonshire House'

Fair condition with some evidence of the original polychrome decoration which is now very worn. Somewhat crude, segmented construction with a large screwhead to the bird's breast.
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There is an aperture possibly conceived to accommodate a display of real peacock feathers.