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Garden Planter
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Garden Planter

18th century
Description

Wonderful early stone planter or font deeply and crisply carved with leaf and berry border lovely patination and in excellent condition perfect for the garden equally a nice size for indoors on a console table. Please get in touch if you require any further information.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Nethermill Antiques has dated this Antique Stone Garden Planter to the 18th Century.

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SA1190561
Description
Wonderful early stone planter or font deeply and crisply carved with leaf and berry border lovely patination and in excellent condition perfect for the garden equally a nice size for indoors on a console table. Please get in touch if you require any further information.
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Nethermill Antiques has dated this Antique Stone Garden Planter to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190561
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Nethermill Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018

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A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina.
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Archive I A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina.

Garden Planter

Archive II A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina. View II
Archive III A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina. View III
Archive IV A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina. View IV
Archive V A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina. View V
Archive VI A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina. View VI
Archive VII A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina. View VII
Archive VIII A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina. View VIII
Archive IX A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina. View IX
Archive X A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina. View X
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A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina.
Garden planter
Ref: SA1190561
A round carved stone garden planter featuring a foliate leaf moulding rim, relief mask motif, and natural moss and lichen patina.
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  • ObjectGarden Planters
  • Period18th century
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialStone, Composite Stone
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsFoliate leaf rim, Carved mask motif, Weathered lichen patina
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This eighteenth-century garden planter follows a classical revival style, designed with a round body and a flat base. The construction material is composite stone, displaying a weathered grey colour palette with patches of green moss, white lichen, and natural erosion visible across the surface. A carved foliate leaf rim encircles the top edge, accented by small berry details beneath the leaves. A central relief mask motif appears on the front face, surrounded by low-relief carving wrapping around the vessel. Natural weathering creates textural variations and discoloration on the exterior walls. The item measures 29 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 39 cm deep in practical terms. It functions as a decorative container suitable for positioning beside the front door of a home, or alternatively functions as an accent piece indoors on a console table.

FAQs

Carved stone garden planters became prominent features in European formal gardens during the 17th to 19th centuries, drawing design inspiration from Classical antiquity and Renaissance revival styles.

Historical garden planters were typically hand-carved from natural stone such as limestone or sandstone, or cast using composite stone mixtures designed to endure exposure to the elements.

Authentic pieces display natural organic weathering, uneven lichen growth, internal soil staining, and subtle hand-carving or casting marks consistent with traditional period manufacturing.

Position the planter as a focal point on a patio, along an entryway path, or atop a console in a conservatory to add texture and historical character to modern spaces.

Remove loose dirt with a soft bristle brush and clean using plain water, avoiding harsh chemicals or high-pressure washing to retain the original aged surface patina and organic lichen.
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