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Large 18th Century Lead Urn
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for sale €5,616     $6,096
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Large 18th Century Lead Urn

18th century
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Wonderful 18th century free standing lead urn in the classical manner. The sides with satyrs heads, the body with stylised acanthus. Please note the angle of the urn. It has historically buckled slightly and leans to one side

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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Lead Urn to the 18th Century.

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Wonderful 18th century free standing lead urn in the classical manner. The sides with satyrs heads, the body with stylised acanthus. Please note the angle of the urn. It has historically buckled slightly and leans to one side
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Lead Urn to the 18th Century.

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A large 18th-century cast lead urn featuring scrolled handles, relief leaf decoration, and a square base.
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01263 734137
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1 Cromer Road
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6HE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pearselukiesantiques
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A large 18th-century cast lead urn featuring scrolled handles, relief leaf decoration, and a square base.
Large 18th century lead urn
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A large 18th-century cast lead urn featuring scrolled handles, relief leaf decoration, and a square base.
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  • ObjectGarden Urns
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialCast Lead
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsScrolled handles, Acanthus leaf relief, Gadrooned rim, Square plinth base

This freestanding 18th-century garden urn originates from the Neoclassical period and exemplifies English Country House style. Constructed from cast lead with a weathered grey colour, the object stands upon a stepped circular foot and a heavy square plinth base. The traditional form displays a broad, gadrooned rim at the top, sweeping down to a bulbous body adorned with stylised acanthus leaf relief carving. Prominent scrolled handles emerge from the sides above satyrs heads, adding sculptural weight to the classical silhouette. Due to its age and material, the piece has historically buckled slightly and leans noticeably to one side, showing distinct weathering across the surface. Standing approximately 90 cm high, the sculpture operates as a substantial decorative garden ornament. The item suits placement in a classical garden setting, on a terrace, or within a formal courtyard, bringing traditional architectural presence to outdoor landscapes.

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During the 18th century, lead garden urns became prominent features in European estate landscaping, drawing heavy inspiration from classical Greek and Roman antiquity. They were positioned to anchor grand avenues, frame vistas, and decorate formal garden parterres.

Lead garden urns were produced by pouring molten lead into sand moulds or sectional plaster casts. Once cooled, the individual components were joined together and hand-tooled to refine the surface motifs and mouldings.

Period lead urns possess considerable weight, thick hand-cast construction, and visible seam lines from section assembly. Authentic pieces exhibit a soft, chalky grey-white oxidisation layer formed over centuries of atmospheric exposure.

A substantial lead urn functions effectively as a structural focal point in an entrance hall, conservatory, or courtyard space. It can be positioned directly on the floor or elevated on a stone pedestal as an architectural element.

Lead requires minimal conservation as the natural patina protects the underlying metal from deterioration. Cleaning should be restricted to gentle washing with clean water and a soft brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive tools.
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