Sold 5 July 2025 · Vintage Garden UK

This “Set Four Stone Urns on Plinths” found a buyer.

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Description

A very good set of four antique garden urns on seperate plinths, in overall great condition.

34" high

17" diametr

Urn height 20"

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND, EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS.

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Declaration

Vintage Garden UK has dated these Set Four Stone Urns to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1103738

Description

A very good set of four antique garden urns on seperate plinths, in overall great condition.

34" high

17" diametr

Urn height 20"

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND, EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS.

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).

Vintage Garden UK

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Vintage Garden UK has dated these Set Four Stone Urns to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1103738

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Vintage Garden UK

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A set of four weathered cast stone urns featuring classical relief motifs, each elevated upon a matching square plinth.

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Set Four Stone Urns on Plinths

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A set of four weathered cast stone urns featuring classical relief motifs, each elevated upon a matching square plinth. View II

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A set of four weathered cast stone urns featuring classical relief motifs, each elevated upon a matching square plinth. View III

Vintage Garden UK

Telephone 07968 450046 or 07377 527316

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6 The Elms Business Park
Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vintagegardenuk

Verified Since Feb 2024

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectGarden Planters
Period1900 - 1920
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialCast Stone, Reconstituted Stone
ColourGrey
MotifsFluted body, Egg and dart moulding, Square pedestal plinth, Rimmed bowl

FAQs

Classical garden urns draw inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman vessels originally used for storage or funerary rites, which were later adapted during the Renaissance and subsequent revival periods as ornamental features in grand European gardens.

Traditional garden urns are typically constructed from cast stone, reconstituted stone, terracotta, or carved natural stone, often utilizing moulds or hand-carving techniques to achieve intricate architectural reliefs and weathered patinas.

Authentic period pieces generally exhibit natural weathering, authentic lichen or moss growth, hand-chiselled tooling marks, and material composition consistent with historical manufacturing practices rather than modern polymer-reinforced concrete.

In modern settings, stone urns on plinths can be positioned symmetrically to frame architectural entryways, punctuate garden pathways, or serve as focal points within formal courtyards and terraces.

Preservation involves gentle cleaning with water and soft brushes to remove biological growth without damaging the surface patina, alongside ensuring adequate drainage to prevent frost cracking during freezing weather.