Pair of Antique Garden Planters, English, Outdoor Display Urn, Victorian, c.1850

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This is a large pair of antique garden planters. An English, cast iron outdoor display urn from the time of … Read more This is a large pair of antique garden planters. An English, cast iron outdoor display urn from the time of the Great Exhibition, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.

Excellent early Victorian display pieces, ideal for a grand garden setting
Presenting a desirable aged patina and in authentic, time-worn order
Impressively weathered from a century and a half of outdoor display
Substantial cast iron, with naturally weathered finish in a palette of browns and greys

Egg and dart relief casting accentuates the broad, flared rim
Urn form detailed around the circumference and upon the collars
Stood upon gently tapered plinths, with raised sections for the urn to rest against
In two parts for ease of placement, the urn and plinth weigh a combined 63kg (138.9 lb)
Both the urn and plinth featuring drainage for planter use

This is a fascinating pair of antique garden planters, bearing the proportion and grandeur so typical of the period. Pleasingly weathered from many years situated outdoors, this substantial pairing will add a distinguished 19th century elegance to your garden. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 49cm (19.25'')
Max Depth: 49cm (19.25'')
Max Height: 78.5cm (31'')

Internal Diameter: 26cm (10.25'') See less