Vintage Cast Iron Shelf Brackets

Replica Black Iron Shelf Supports When Quality Matters Short Arm Length: 8" Long Arm Length: 12" When Quality Matters Vintage Style, 9" 19th Century, 10-3/4" Dutch, 6-1/2"   Cast iron shelf brackets originated during the Victorian Revival Period. Traditionally they were used with wood shelves. This large size shelf bracket provides a strong, heavy option for bigger shelves.  They are both decorative and functional. Add a custom shelf above doorways, in kitchens and where ever needed. Install: Mount iron shelf brackets with either long or short arm, supporting the shelf. Number of brackets used depends on: length of shelf and weight it will support. Support-arm should be approximately 75% the depth of shelf. Attach shelf to brackets, before attaching to wall. When mounting, screw shelf bracket to wall studs using longer length screws. For optimal support use a bracket at each wall stud.