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Handsome 19th Century Terracotta Urn and Pedestal, Fully Stamped
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Handsome 19th Century Terracotta Urn and Pedestal, Fully Stamped

19th century
Sold 7 April 2025 · Malcolm Eglin Antiques
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Description

Wonderful shaped terracotta urn, complete with terracotta pedestal, fully stamped J Armitage & Son Circa 1874. Comes in three parts as photgraphed for ease of movement. Great condition other than the odd nibble, see photographs.

A really great piece with wonderful provenance for a creative garden display.

Around 1850 John Armitage purchased a small brick and tile works from W. J. & R. Turner and quickly turned it into a thriving business. In 1874 his son Charles came into the business and the firm became known as J. Armitage & Son. In 1878 the name changed again to J. Armitage & Sons when another son, Alfred, entered the business. John Armitage died in 1890 and the business was continued by his sons until 1903 when due to financial problems it was taken over by The Armitage Works Co. Ltd. The original business had offices in both Sheffield and Manchester.

Dimensions:

Height including base: 84cm (33.1") Base is : 33cm (13") square Diameter of top: 62cm (24.4")

Date of Manufacture

Malcolm Eglin Antiques has dated this Terracotta Garden Urn to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1117133
Dealers Internal Reference
024788
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Description
Wonderful shaped terracotta urn, complete with terracotta pedestal, fully stamped J Armitage & Son Circa 1874. Comes in three parts as photgraphed for ease of movement. Great condition other than the odd nibble, see photographs.
fig 1. A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth.
fig 1. Handsome 19th Century Terracotta Urn and Pedestal, Fully Stamped

A really great piece with wonderful provenance for a creative garden display.

Around 1850 John Armitage purchased a small brick and tile works from W. J. & R. Turner and quickly turned it into a thriving business. In 1874 his son Charles came into the business and the firm became known as J. Armitage & Son. In 1878 the name changed again to J. Armitage & Sons when another son, Alfred, entered the business.

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John Armitage died in 1890 and the business was continued by his sons until 1903 when due to financial problems it was taken over by The Armitage Works Co.
Malcolm Eglin Antiques

Ltd. The original business had offices in both Sheffield and Manchester.

Dimensions:

Height including base: 84cm (33.1") Base is : 33cm (13") square Diameter of top: 62cm (24.4")

Date of Manufacture

Malcolm Eglin Antiques has dated this Terracotta Garden Urn to the 19th Century.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117133
Dealers Internal Ref
024788
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2009

Personal delivery service provided by this specialist dealer in fine and unusual decorative home furnishings

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Archive I A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Handsome 19th Century Terracotta Urn and Pedestal, Fully Stamped

Archive II A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth. View II
Archive III A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth. View III
Archive IV A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth. View IV
Archive V A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth. View V
Archive VI A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth. View VI
Archive VII A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth. View VII
Archive VIII A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth. View VIII
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Malcolm Eglin Antiques

Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Telephone 07966 398123
Location
Hexham
Northumberland
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/meglin
Verified Since Mar 2009
Items For Sale 37
Items Sold 1,240
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
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A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth.
Handsome 19th Century Terracotta Urn and Pedestal, Fully Stamped
Ref: SA1117133
A weathered terracotta garden urn sits atop a matching square pedestal, featuring molded decorative bands and natural green moss growth.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGarden Ornaments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialTerracotta
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsEgg and dart molding, Makers stamp, Fluted pedestal base, Relief frieze
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Garden urns trace their origins back to ancient Greece and Rome, where they were used for storage, ash containment, and grand architectural decoration. During the 19th century, terracotta urns became immensely popular in British and European gardens as part of classical revival landscaping.

Traditional urns are crafted from locally sourced clay, often thrown or moulded by hand before being kiln-fired. Manufacturers frequently employed stamps or makers marks on the base or body to indicate the pottery works and authenticity.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural weathering, microscopic crazing, organic lichen growth, and specific makers stamps or registry marks consistent with 19th-century pottery practices. The weight, density of the fired clay, and hand-finished detailing also differentiate genuine antiques from modern reproductions.

An antique terracotta urn works well as a focal point in a courtyard, positioned on a patio, or placed at the end of a formal pathway. Pairing it with trailing foliage or structural plants softens the weathered material while maintaining architectural presence.

Terracotta is porous and vulnerable to frost damage if water freezes within the clay matrix. To preserve the material, it is advisable to ensure adequate drainage, elevate the base during winter months, or store the vessel in a sheltered environment during severe frost.
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