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Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters
Merchant House Antiques
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Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters

19th century
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Nice decorative pair of late 19th cast iron planters

French circa 1860’s

12 inches high

16 inches diameter

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Merchant House Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Garden Urns to the 1860s.

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SA1126423
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Mha054/5120/5022
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Description
Nice decorative pair of late 19th cast iron planters

French circa 1860’s

12 inches high

16 inches diameter

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Garden Urns to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126423
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Mha054/5120/5022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases.
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Archive I A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases.

Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters

Archive II A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases. View II
Archive III A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases. View IX
Archive X A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases. View X
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Archive XII A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases. View XII
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A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases.
Pair of cast iron garden urns planters
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A pair of wide-rimmed cast iron garden urns featuring decorative relief moulding and a weathered rust patina on square pedestal bases.
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Cast iron garden urns gained widespread popularity during the 19th century, particularly within Victorian estates and landscaped parks. Mass-production casting techniques allowed intricate classical motifs, previously hand-carved in stone, to be reproduced efficiently for outdoor decoration.

These planters were created using sand-casting techniques, where molten iron was poured into sand moulds impressed with decorative patterns. The resulting pieces were cast in sections or single heavy forms, then finished with seam grinding and protective paint layers.

Authentic cast iron urns feature substantial weight, visible casting seam lines, and natural surface oxidisation or layered paint wear accumulated over decades. Unlike modern cast aluminium reproductions, genuine iron retains significant mass and develops characteristic surface pitting.

In contemporary interiors and gardens, cast iron urns are frequently positioned in pairs beside entrance doorways, along terrace pathways, or inside conservatories. They function as sculptural architectural accents when empty or as structured containers for evergreen foliage.

To preserve cast iron, ensure internal drainage holes remain clear of debris to prevent standing water from accelerating rust. Surface oxidisation can be stabilized using sealant or wax, or gently brushed down and painted with a rust-inhibiting exterior metal coating.
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