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Lovely Near Pair Oil Jars
Vintage Garden UK
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Lovely Near Pair Oil Jars

1900 - 1920
Description

A very nice near pair of oil jars on wrought iron stands, in very good overall condition.

22"

24"

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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.

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Vintage Garden UK has dated these Terracotta Olive Oil Jars to the 1920s.

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SA1142125
Description
A very nice near pair of oil jars on wrought iron stands, in very good overall condition.

22"

24"

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

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 Terracotta Olive Oil Jars to the 1920s.

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Vintage Garden UK
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A pair of egg-shaped terracotta oil jars with weathered surfaces resting on black wrought iron tripod stands.
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Archive I A pair of egg-shaped terracotta oil jars with weathered surfaces resting on black wrought iron tripod stands.

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Vintage Garden UK
Telephone 07968 450046 or 07377 527316
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6 The Elms Business Park
Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom
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Vintage Garden UK
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Location: 6 The Elms Business Park, Applyby Magna, Derbyshire, DE127AP, United Kingdom
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A pair of egg-shaped terracotta oil jars with weathered surfaces resting on black wrought iron tripod stands.
Lovely Near Pair Oil Jars
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A pair of egg-shaped terracotta oil jars with weathered surfaces resting on black wrought iron tripod stands.
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Terracotta oil jars were historically manufactured across Southern Europe and the Mediterranean for storing and transporting bulk liquids, primarily olive oil, wine, and grain. Their dense earthenware construction helped maintain stable internal temperatures.

These jars were hand-thrown or built in sections using coarse natural clay, then fired in traditional wood-burning kilns. The accompanying supports were typically hand-forged from wrought iron to secure the rounded bases on uneven ground.

Authentic examples display structural irregularities from hand-building, subtle variation in clay colour, and signs of weathering or residue line deposits from historic liquid storage. Kiln marks, hand-hammered ironwork, and natural surface erosion further distinguish authentic vessels from modern reproductions.

Large oil jars function as focal sculptural elements in garden landscapes, courtyards, or sunlit conservatories. Indoors, they add tactile warmth to minimalist or rustic interiors when placed in alcoves, entryways, or adjacent to hearths.

Terracotta should be protected from severe frost cycles to prevent flaking or cracking if placed outdoors year-round. Wrought iron stands can be preserved with periodic applications of microcrystalline wax or natural oil to mitigate surface oxidisation.
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