Search 0
26,135  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 29 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
29 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Items per page
ID #SA1136170
FOR SALE
£5,995
Email Buy
Save
Large Fabulous Pair Metal Cranes
Vintage Garden UK
for sale €7,014     $7,614
£5,995

Vintage Garden UK

Sellingantiques Verified Since Feb 2024
View Dealers Stock Page
Id #SA1136170
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Large Fabulous Pair Metal Cranes

1900 - 1920
Description

A rare and superb pair of mixed metal garden cranes, excellent casting, covered in a verdigris coating, in excellent all round condition.

68" high

2ft length

10" depth

68" high

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 Metal Crane Garden Statues to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1136170
Description
A rare and superb pair of mixed metal garden cranes, excellent casting, covered in a verdigris coating, in excellent all round condition.

68" high

2ft length

10" depth

68" high

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).
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 Metal Crane Garden Statues to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136170
Vintage Garden UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Vintage Garden UK Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing.
1 / 14
Archive I A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing.

Large Fabulous Pair Metal Cranes

Archive II A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View II
Archive III A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View III
Archive IV A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View IV
Archive V A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View V
Archive VI A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View VI
Archive VII A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View IX
Archive X A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View X
Archive XI A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View XI
Archive XII A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing. View XIV
Enlarged Archival View

Vintage Garden UK
Telephone 07968 450046 or 07377 527316
Location
6 The Elms Business Park
Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vintagegardenuk
Verified Since Feb 2024
Items For Sale 75
Items Sold 95
Vintage Garden UK
Verified Since Feb 2024
View Dealer Info
Location: 6 The Elms Business Park, Applyby Magna, Derbyshire, DE127AP, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/vintagegardenuk
Verified
Feb 2024
For Sale
75
Sold
95
A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing.
Large Fabulous Pair Metal Cranes
Ref: SA1136170
A pair of large cast metal crane statues featuring a weathered verdigris green finish and detailed feather texturing.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Wading bird sculptures, particularly cranes and herons, became prominent in East Asian landscape design as symbols of longevity and good fortune. During the nineteenth century, European landscape artists adopted these motifs into formal gardens, rockeries, and water features.

Traditional garden bird sculptures are cast in metals such as bronze, brass, iron, or cast aluminium. These pieces are often finished with an applied or natural verdigris patina to protect the metal from atmospheric weather.

Authentic cast metal sculptures show evidence of hand-tooling along seam lines, substantial physical weight, and detailed surface textures on features like feathers. Aged pieces develop a genuine oxidized verdigris or natural weathering rather than a painted-on finish.

In outdoor settings, position crane statues near ponds, tall grasses, or gravel pathways to mimic natural habitats. For interior spaces, place them in a sunlit conservatory, entrance hall, or an empty corner to introduce height and structural form.

Clean the metal using a soft brush and mild soap water to remove dirt without stripping the patina. Applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually helps seal the surface against severe frost and water damage.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories