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A Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Planters
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A Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Planters

19th century
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A very rare and fine pair of 19th Century cast iron garden planters of rectangular form and exceptional quality. The everted rim with gorgeous foliate border is raised over flared sides with the panelled and fluted body ornamented with a stunning central cartouche with applied flowerhead paterae flanked with exquisite leaf, ribbon, foliate and scroll motifs, terminating on elegant out-splayed foot with scrolling foliate detail.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Garden Planters to the 19th Century.

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SA1123398
Dealers Internal Reference
A3315
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Description
A very rare and fine pair of 19th Century cast iron garden planters of rectangular form and exceptional quality. The everted rim with gorgeous foliate border is raised over flared sides with the panelled and fluted body ornamented with a stunning central cartouche with applied flowerhead paterae flanked with exquisite leaf, ribbon, foliate and scroll motifs, terminating on elegant out-splayed foot with scrolling foliate detail.
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Garden Planters to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123398
Dealers Internal Ref
A3315
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
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Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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A pair of rectangular 19th-century cast iron garden planters with weathered white paint and central rosette medallions.
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Archive I A pair of rectangular 19th-century cast iron garden planters with weathered white paint and central rosette medallions.

A Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Planters

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Yeats Country Antiques

Yeats Country Antiques
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The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A pair of rectangular 19th-century cast iron garden planters with weathered white paint and central rosette medallions.
A Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Planters
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A pair of rectangular 19th-century cast iron garden planters with weathered white paint and central rosette medallions.
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  • ObjectGarden Planters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourAged White
  • MotifsRosette medallion, Foliate relief, Gadrooned rim, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

These 19th-century garden planters take a rectangular form in cast iron, finished with aged white paint and visible rust wear. Neoclassical in style, each planter displays an everted rim with a foliate border above flared, panelled sides. The decorated body incorporates a central rosette medallion and cartouche, surrounded by leaf, ribbon, and scroll motifs. Below, the gadrooned base rests on four out-splayed bracket feet adorned with scrolling foliate details. The weathered surfaces reveal heavy distressing and flaking paint that accentuates the classical relief work. Each planter measures 37 cm high by 62 cm wide and 37 cm deep. Positioned on a patio, terrace, or veranda, this pair provides a classic planting solution for seasonal blooms or greenery. The planters suit placement beside a front door, in a sunlit conservatory, or along a formal garden pathway. Their robust cast iron construction withstands outdoor environments while maintaining decorative architectural appeal.

FAQs

During the 19th century, industrial casting techniques allowed for intricate Neoclassical decorative motifs, such as garlands, rosettes, and fluting, to be reproduced in durable iron for grand estate gardens.

They were crafted by pouring molten pig iron into sand moulds, creating heavy, solid structures with detailed surface relief, integrated drainage points, and decorative bracket feet.

Authentic period pieces feature sharp mould lines, substantial weight, original casting seams, and layers of natural patination, oxidisation, or weathered paint accumulated over decades of outdoor exposure.

These versatile vessels can be styled beside an entrance door, positioned within a sunroom or conservatory, or placed indoors near a hearth to hold architectural foliage.

To preserve the historic patina while preventing structural deterioration, clean gently with a soft brush, ensure drainage holes remain clear, and optionally seal with clear microcrystalline wax.
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