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A Pair of 19th Century Limestone Urns
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A Pair of 19th Century Limestone Urns

19th century
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A wonderful pair of 19th Century, French Limestone urns, each finely carved ram's head is bearded and has generously ribbed, curled horns. The gadrooned bowl is supported on a round socle and base. Each urn sits on a free standing, fluted and moulded later oak plinth.

Condition Report: In good overall condition. Some weathering to the top rim and tops of horns. A few small chips to edge of rim. Two hairline cracks. They have been painted 4-5 times, most of which has peeled off over time. Both have drainage holes.

Urn Height: 43 cm | Diameter: 60 cm

Plinth dimensions: Height: 82cm | Depth: 34cm

Total Height: 125cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Tigers Decorative has dated these 19th Century Limestone Urns to the 19th Century.

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SA1054445
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TD30011
Description
A wonderful pair of 19th Century, French Limestone urns, each finely carved ram's head is bearded and has generously ribbed, curled horns. The gadrooned bowl is supported on a round socle and base. Each urn sits on a free standing, fluted and moulded later oak plinth.
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century carved limestone urns with scroll handles resting atop fluted square pedestals.
fig 1. A Pair of 19th Century Limestone Urns

Condition Report: In good overall condition. Some weathering to the top rim and tops of horns. A few small chips to edge of rim. Two hairline cracks. They have been painted 4-5 times, most of which has peeled off over time. Both have drainage holes.

Urn Height: 43 cm | Diameter: 60 cm

Plinth dimensions: Height: 82cm | Depth: 34cm

Total Height: 125cm

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Tigers Decorative has dated these 19th Century Limestone Urns to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1054445
Dealers Internal Ref
TD30011
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century carved limestone urns with scroll handles resting atop fluted square pedestals.

A Pair of 19th Century Limestone Urns

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A pair of 19th-century carved limestone urns with scroll handles resting atop fluted square pedestals.
A Pair Of 19th Century Limestone Urns
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A pair of 19th-century carved limestone urns with scroll handles resting atop fluted square pedestals.
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Neoclassical stone urns from the 19th century draw design inspiration from Greco-Roman classical antiquity, frequently utilizing campana or amphora silhouettes, fluted lower bodies, and acanthus or volute scroll handles.

Natural limestone, sandstone, marble, and composite stones were primary materials chosen for outdoor urns due to their density and ability to hold fine carved details while enduring weather exposure.

Authentic period pieces display hand-chiselled tool marks, uneven natural weathering, mineral patination, and historical edge wear rather than uniform modern moulding lines.

Stone urns are frequently placed in entry foyers, flanking main doorways, or arranged within sunrooms to create focal architectural height and introduce natural masonry texture indoors.

Preserve natural limestone by avoiding harsh chemical solvents or high-pressure washers, using soft brushes with clean water, and ensuring drainage pathways remain unblocked to prevent frost expansion.
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