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1900 Purbeck Stone Bird Bath
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1900 Purbeck Stone Bird Bath

1900 - 1920
Description

1900 Purbeck Stone Bird Bath

Dimensions

Height = 66 cm

At Base

Width = 36 cm

Depth = 32 cm

At Top

Width = 30 cm

Depth = 31 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Purbeck Stone Birdbath to the 1900s.

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SA1092411
Dealers Internal Reference
GD-207
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Description
1900 Purbeck Stone Bird Bath

Dimensions

Height = 66 cm

At Base

Width = 36 cm

Depth = 32 cm

At Top

Width = 30 cm

Depth = 31 cm

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Purbeck Stone Birdbath to the 1900s.

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SA1092411
Dealers Internal Ref
GD-207
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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A hand-carved square Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered surface, thick central column, and shallow circular basin atop a square stone base.
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Archive I A hand-carved square Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered surface, thick central column, and shallow circular basin atop a square stone base.

1900 Purbeck Stone Bird Bath

Archive II A hand-carved square Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered surface, thick central column, and shallow circular basin atop a square stone base. View II
Archive III A hand-carved square Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered surface, thick central column, and shallow circular basin atop a square stone base. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved square Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered surface, thick central column, and shallow circular basin atop a square stone base. View IV
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Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Telephone 07970 669382
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Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom
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A hand-carved square Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered surface, thick central column, and shallow circular basin atop a square stone base.
1900 Purbeck Stone Bird Bath
Ref: SA1092411
A hand-carved square Purbeck stone bird bath featuring a weathered surface, thick central column, and shallow circular basin atop a square stone base.
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  • ObjectBird Baths
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Country
  • MaterialPurbeck Limestone, Stone
  • ColourBuff Grey
  • MotifsSquare carved basin, Hand-chiselled pedestal, Plinth base
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This Edwardian country bird bath originates from 1900 and brings classic English garden style to outdoor spaces. The piece is shaped from buff grey Purbeck limestone and finished with a hand-chiselled surface that displays rich weathering over its stonework. It comprises a square carved basin with a shallow circular depression on top, supported by a thick central column and a sturdy square plinth base at the bottom. Patches of pale green moss grow across the top of the stone, showing decades of outdoor exposure. Measuring 66 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, it provides a compact focal point for a lawn, terrace, or courtyard setting. Homeowners today use this stone ornament as a traditional garden water feature or wild bird drinking station, positioning it amidst flower beds or beside patio pathways where feathered visitors gather naturally.

FAQs

A Purbeck stone bird bath is a traditional garden ornament carved from dense limestone quarried in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, designed to hold water for wildlife.

Turn-of-the-century stone bird baths were hand-chiselled from solid limestone blocks, typically comprising a broad square base, a central carved column, and a shallow hollowed basin.

Authentic period pieces display manual tool marks, natural weathering patterns, and organic lichen growth, differing from modern cast stone items with seam marks and smooth surfaces.

Position the stone bird bath as a central feature at the intersection of garden paths, surrounded by low planting or positioned within a flower border to contrast stonework with foliage.

Maintain natural stone by gently brushing away debris with clean water and a soft bristle brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or pressure washing that strip natural surface patina.
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