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19th Century Purbeck Stone Bird Bath
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19th Century Purbeck Stone Bird Bath

19th century
Description

19th Century Purbeck Stone Bird Bath. In three sections.

Dimensions

Height = 74 cm

Width Top = 50 cm

Width Base = 43 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Purbeck Stone Bird Bath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1015222
Dealers Internal Reference
GD-199
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Description
19th Century Purbeck Stone Bird Bath. In three sections.

Dimensions

Height = 74 cm

Width Top = 50 cm

Width Base = 43 cm

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Purbeck Stone Bird Bath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1015222
Dealers Internal Ref
GD-199
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination.
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Archive I A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination.

19th Century Purbeck Stone Bird Bath

Archive II A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination. View II
Archive III A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination. View VIII
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EX36 3RD
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A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination.
19th Century Purbeck Stone Bird Bath
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A 19th-century carved Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered cylindrical column pedestal set within a lower basin and supporting a circular upper water basin with natural lichen patination.
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  • ObjectBird Baths
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century
  • MaterialPurbeck Stone, Limestone
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsHand-carved basin, Cylindrical pedestal, Tiered base, Lichen patination
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This 19th-century bird bath comprises a hand-carved circular upper water basin with a central circular island, supported by a weathered cylindrical column pedestal that stands within a lower circular water basin base. Formed from Purbeck stone and limestone, the structure exhibits natural lichen patination, dark organic growth patches, and a mottled grey-brown and weathered grey colour palette. Constructed in three separate sections, it stands 74 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Positioned outdoors in a garden, courtyard, or patio setting, this architectural garden ornament provides a traditional focal point for landscape designs. The weather-resistant stone construction withstands external elements, while the dual basins collect rainwater for garden wildlife. The weathered surfaces and historic patination display the natural aging of the limestone through prolonged exposure to the weather.

FAQs

During the 19th century, Purbeck stonea fossiliferous limestone quarried in Dorsetwas extensively utilised for architectural elements and outdoor garden features. Items carved from this material exhibit hand-chiselled tooling marks and a robust structural density capable of enduring outdoor weather conditions.

Historical stone bird baths were typically hand-carved from solid blocks of native limestone, sandstone, or granite. They frequently featured a central pedestal mortised or rested into a broad base, supporting a shallow, hand-hollowed basin designed to hold rainwater.

Original period examples show natural, uneven surface weathering, lichen or moss growth, and distinct hand-carving marks rather than modern smooth mould lines. Structural wear at joint points and authentic environmental patination distinguish historic stone from modern cast stone reproductions.

Positioning a carved stone bird bath as a focal point within a gravel courtyard, cottage garden border, or lawn centre creates visual structure. Surrounding the base with low-growing perennials or native grasses highlights the texture and patination of the historic stone.

To preserve the stone, avoid harsh chemical cleaners or high-pressure washing, which can erode the hand-carved surface. In freezing conditions, ensuring the basin is empty prevents ice expansion from cracking the natural limestone.
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