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Wrought
Iron is not a material but rather a process by which iron is hot-worked
under the hammer to bend shape and form it into its finished product,
strengthening it during the process. It is less prevalent now that
steels are available in such quantity and variety. However, wrought
iron has a characteristic look that bears the marks from its
fabrication process and gives it a unique aesthetic.
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This is an example of wrought ironwork. It has been hand formed in the
red-hot condition. This gives the iron a hammered finish, replete with
oxide scale, and a ropey texture from the stretching of the metal. Each
element is tapered and shaped with the indelible marks of hot-working
that give wrought iron its classic look.
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