Hand of Glory has dated this Reclaimed Stone Garden Planter to a period before the 16th Century.
On the night of 10 to 11 May 1941, German bombs caused severe damage when the roof of Westminster Hall and the Commons Chamber were set alight.
Stone retrieved from the bombings were subsequently used to make items for sale to raise funds on behalf of HRH The Duke of Gloucester's Red Cross and St. John Fund. Commonly these were bookends, ashtrays, inkwells and other small items It is, however, rare to find a large piece such as this planter and also an items that retains its original letter of authenticity.
Whilst it's difficult to be certain of the age and original location of this piece, it does have a peg hole on one side which would indicate perhaps it pre-dates the19th century re-construction after the devastating fire of 1834. Westminster Hall, which survived the fire, dates back to the 11th century.
Hand of Glory has dated this Reclaimed Stone Garden Planter to a period before the 16th Century.
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Reclaimed Stone Planter Made of Stone from the Houses of Parliament Damaged in the Blitz WWII
