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Late 19th Century Lead Planter
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Late 19th Century Lead Planter

19th century
For Sale by Earl and Rymer
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A rare and heavy-gauge late 19th Century lead planter. This period piece features a classic single-arched rim and high-relief casting, characteristic of the fine English leadwork found in significant country estates.

Each face is decorated with a central Neoclassical Urn, flanked by scrolling acanthus flourishes and a basal fleur-de-lis. Hand-cast in thick lead with a refined, single-arched silhouette.

Includes drainage holes to the base, making it perfectly suited for immediate use with topiary or seasonal planting.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this Antique Lead Garden Planter to the 19th Century.

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SA1210618
Dealers Internal Reference
1358
Description
A rare and heavy-gauge late 19th Century lead planter.
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This period piece features a classic single-arched rim and high-relief casting, characteristic of the fine English leadwork found in significant country estates.
Earl and Rymer
fig 1. A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Lead Planter

Each face is decorated with a central Neoclassical Urn, flanked by scrolling acanthus flourishes and a basal fleur-de-lis. Hand-cast in thick lead with a refined, single-arched silhouette.

Includes drainage holes to the base, making it perfectly suited for immediate use with topiary or seasonal planting.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Antique Lead Garden Planter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210618
Dealers Internal Ref
1358
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2026

Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina.
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Archive I A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina.

Late 19th Century Lead Planter

Archive II A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina. View II
Archive III A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina. View III
Archive IV A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina. View IV
Archive V A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina. View V
Archive VI A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina. View VI
Archive VII A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina. View VII
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Earl and Rymer

Earl and Rymer
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York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina.
Late 19th Century Lead Planter
Ref: SA1210618
A square Georgian lead garden planter featuring cast relief urn motifs and an arched rear panel with a weathered grey patina.
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  • ObjectGarden Planters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsUrn motif, Arched cresting, Scrollwork relief
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This late nineteenth-century garden planter originates from the Georgian style and is hand-cast from heavy-gauge lead. The surface displays a weathered grey patina, showing a matte finish with subtle tonal variations across its square body and vertical panels. A single-arched cresting forms the top rear rim, while each face incorporates a central relief urn motif flanked by scrolling acanthus flourishes and a basal fleur-de-lis. The structure measures 38 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 33 cm deep in total dimensions. Drainage holes are set into the base to allow for practical planting use. Position this heavy piece beside the front door to hold seasonal greenery or manicured topiary. The durable lead construction withstands exterior conditions while maintaining its traditional English country house aesthetic. The classical motifs and crisp relief casting suit traditional paths, courtyards, or porch entrances, offering a functional vessel for outdoor arrangement without needing restoration.

FAQs

Georgian lead planters were functional and decorative garden containers produced during the 18th century, typically featuring cast relief decorations such as classical urns, armorial crests, and scrolling foliage.

These pieces were constructed using sand-casting techniques, where molten lead was poured into sand moulds impressed with carved wooden patterns, resulting in heavy, weather-resistant walls.

Genuine period pieces exhibit characteristic soft grey oxidisation, seam joins consistent with historical construction, and substantial weight accompanied by subtle surface distortion from age.

An antique lead planter can be positioned on a stone terrace, integrated into a formal herb garden, or used indoors in a conservatory as a focal vessel for foliage.

Lead requires minimal maintenance; routine cleaning with plain water and a soft brush removes debris without disturbing the natural, protective oxidisation layer.
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