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Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Urns
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Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Urns

19th century
Description

A pair of cast iron urns with lovely blue-green paint.

French, 19th century.

Width 41cm / 16.25"

Height 54cm / 21.25"

*Price includes VAT at 20% (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated these Cast Iron Garden Urns to the 19th Century.

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SA1193608
Description
A pair of cast iron urns with lovely blue-green paint.

French, 19th century.

Width 41cm / 16.25"

Height 54cm / 21.25"

Price includes VAT at 20% (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

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If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628.
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century French cast iron campana urns with distressed green paint, fluted lower bodies, and square pedestal bases.
fig 1. Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Urns

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated these Cast Iron Garden Urns to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193608
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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East Sussex
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A pair of 19th-century French cast iron campana urns with distressed green paint, fluted lower bodies, and square pedestal bases.
Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Urns
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A pair of 19th-century French cast iron campana urns with distressed green paint, fluted lower bodies, and square pedestal bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGarden Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialCast Iron, Paint
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsCampana shape, fluted body, egg-and-dart rim, square base
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

A matched pair of nineteenth-century French campana urns originates from the nineteenth century, built from cast iron with a distressed green painted finish. Each piece stands on a square pedestal base supporting a fluted lower body and an egg-and-dart rim, showing visible wear to the paintwork and aged surface textures. The pair measures 54 cm high by 41 cm wide and 41 cm deep. Such garden urns suit placement beside the front door or within a sunlit conservatory, adding a traditional classical element to a home today. The durable cast iron construction allows for both indoor and sheltered outdoor settings, while the weathered green colour provides an aged aesthetic that complements traditional botanical displays and architectural planting schemes.

FAQs

During the 19th century, French foundries produced cast iron garden urns inspired by classical Greco-Roman motifs, particularly the campana form. These vessels became standard decorative features in formal gardens and estate grounds across Europe.

Cast iron urns were created by pouring molten iron into sand moulds, creating dense, weather-resistant structures. The cast pieces were typically coated in paint or lacquer to prevent oxidisation and metal corrosion.

Authentic 19th-century examples display seam marks from multi-part moulding processes, natural surface wear, and layers of historical paint build-up. The weight is substantial compared to modern reproduction alloys or composite materials.

Cast iron urns can flank entrance doorways, act as focal points on outdoor terraces, or be placed indoors in sunrooms and foyers to hold botanical displays.

To preserve the metal, ensure drainage holes remain clear to prevent water from pooling and freezing internally. Surface oxidisation can be managed with light cleaning and a protective wax or metal sealer.
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