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Victorian Lead Planter / Bird Bath
Earl and Rymer
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Victorian Lead Planter / Bird Bath

19th century
For Sale by Earl and Rymer
Description

Victorian lead planter which is a quintessential example of a 19th Century English garden ornament. The piece features a beautifully detailed, continuous bas-relief frieze of Putti (cherubs) in various playful poses.

The planter is further distinguished by an original perched lead bird fixed to the rolled rim—a charming detail typical of the Victorian period's fascination with bringing nature closer to the home.

There are some holes to the bottom of the planter, some of which look to be purposeful and make it perfect for use as a planter. These could be repaired to reinstate the piece as a bird bath. Whether used as a low-profile trough for planting or as a traditional bird bath, this piece offers a heavy, durable, and timeless focal point for any courtyard or garden border.

Height 12cm x Diameter 41cm. Height including bird 18cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this Victorian Lead Bird Bath to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210662
Dealers Internal Reference
1349
Description
Victorian lead planter which is a quintessential example of a 19th Century English garden ornament.
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The piece features a beautifully detailed, continuous bas-relief frieze of Putti (cherubs) in various playful poses.
Earl and Rymer
fig 1. A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim.
fig 1. Victorian Lead Planter / Bird Bath

The planter is further distinguished by an original perched lead bird fixed to the rolled rim—a charming detail typical of the Victorian period's fascination with bringing nature closer to the home.

There are some holes to the bottom of the planter, some of which look to be purposeful and make it perfect for use as a planter. These could be repaired to reinstate the piece as a bird bath. Whether used as a low-profile trough for planting or as a traditional bird bath, this piece offers a heavy, durable, and timeless focal point for any courtyard or garden border.

Height 12cm x Diameter 41cm. Height including bird 18cm.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Victorian Lead Bird Bath to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210662
Dealers Internal Ref
1349
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
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Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim.
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Archive I A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim.

Victorian Lead Planter / Bird Bath

Archive II A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim. View II
Archive III A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim. View III
Archive IV A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim. View IV
Archive V A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim. View V
Archive VI A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim. View VI
Archive VII A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim. View VII
Archive VIII A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim. View VIII
Archive IX A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim. View IX
Archive X A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim. View X
Archive XI A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim. View XI
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Earl and Rymer
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Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim.
Victorian Lead Planter / Bird Bath
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A shallow circular weathered grey lead basin featuring relief carvings around the sides and a small cast lead bird perched on the upper rim.
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During the Victorian era, lead became a popular material for garden planters, urns, and bird baths due to its durability and capacity for fine decorative casting. Influenced by classical Revival styles, these pieces often featured relief friezes of cherubs, foliage, or allegorical scenes.

These items were manufactured using sand-casting or sheet-lead fabrication, with individual cast components soldered together. Lead was favoured for outdoor use because it does not rust and tolerates severe frost.

Authentic period lead exhibits significant weight, visible seam lines from casting molds, and a natural pale grey oxidisation layer known as patina. Details may show slight softening over time due to the malleable nature of the metal.

A lead basin can be set atop a stone pedestal in a garden, placed as a tabletop feature on a patio, or displayed indoors within a conservatory or deep window sill to hold small potted flora.

Lead requires minimal maintenance; gentle brushing with water and a soft nylon brush removes dirt without stripping the protective pale grey oxidisation layer. Chemical cleansers and harsh acids should be avoided as they damage the natural patina.
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