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19th Century Dug Out Sycamore Planter
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19th Century Dug Out Sycamore Planter

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Good 19th century dug out sycamore planter with traces of old green paint. 1890.

Code: 8567

Dimensions:

H: 31.5" (80 cm)

Di: 23" (58.4 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Dug Out Sycamore Planter to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091973
Dealers Internal Reference
8567
Description
Good 19th century dug out sycamore planter with traces of old green paint. 1890.

Code: 8567

Dimensions:

H: 31.5" (80 cm)

Di: 23" (58.4 cm)

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Dug Out Sycamore Planter to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091973
Dealers Internal Ref
8567
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A vertical hollowed-out sycamore log planter with a weathered brown timber exterior and green patina highlights.
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Archive I A vertical hollowed-out sycamore log planter with a weathered brown timber exterior and green patina highlights.

19th Century Dug Out Sycamore Planter

Archive II A vertical hollowed-out sycamore log planter with a weathered brown timber exterior and green patina highlights. View II
Archive III A vertical hollowed-out sycamore log planter with a weathered brown timber exterior and green patina highlights. View III
Archive IV A vertical hollowed-out sycamore log planter with a weathered brown timber exterior and green patina highlights. View IV
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Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A vertical hollowed-out sycamore log planter with a weathered brown timber exterior and green patina highlights.
19th Century Dug Out Sycamore Planter
Ref: SA1091973
A vertical hollowed-out sycamore log planter with a weathered brown timber exterior and green patina highlights.
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  • ObjectPlanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialSycamore
  • ColourBrown and Green
  • MotifsHollowed interior, Hand-carved cavity, Weathered patina, Vertical grain
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This nineteenth-century folk art planter takes the form of a dug-out sycamore log with a hollowed interior and vertical grain. The exterior displays a weathered brown timber finish interspersed with naturalistic patches of old green paint, presenting a distinct rustic farmhouse aesthetic. Signs of age include surface wear and a weathered patina across the body of the cylinder. Measuring 80 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 58 cm deep, this functional jardinière suits placement in an empty corner of a country kitchen, conservatory, or boot room. It accommodates large potted plants or dried botanical displays while introducing organic texture and nineteenth-century character to an interior scheme.

FAQs

A dugout planter or vessel is traditionally hand-carved from a single solid section of tree trunk, a technique historically used across folk art and agricultural traditions to create durable hollow containers.

These vessels were typically crafted from solid native timbers such as sycamore, oak, or elm, using hand tools like adzes and gouges to hollow out the interior.

Authentic pieces feature visible hand-tool marks inside the cavity, irregular wall thickness, and natural shrinkage cracks or surface weathering that develop over decades of aging.

This type of vessel functions well as an organic floor-standing sculptural piece, an umbrella stand in an entrance hall, or a container for tall dried botanicals.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent excessive drying, and always use a waterproof internal liner if displaying live potted plants to protect the wood from moisture.
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