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A Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Classical Urns Original Distressed Paint 33cm
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A Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Classical Urns Original Distressed Paint 33cm

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A Pair of 19th Century English Cast Iron Classical Urns, Original White Paint 33cm.

A pair late 19th century, classical design cast iron urns with original blistered white paint and elegant timeworn patina, each measuring 33cm and 34cm diameter.

An attractive pair of English 19th century garden or indoor urns, decorative planters or vase of distinct character and appeal.

Presented in structurally excellent condition without chips or cracks, a handsome colour.

English circa 1870-1880.

Dimensions

Height 33cm

Diameter 34cm

Base 12.5cm

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Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
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Gilt and Gesso has dated these Cast Iron Garden Urns to the 1870s.

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A Pair of 19th Century English Cast Iron Classical Urns, Original White Paint 33cm.
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A pair late 19th century, classical design cast iron urns with original blistered white paint and elegant timeworn patina, each measuring 33cm and 34cm diameter.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century classical cast iron garden urns featuring distressed flaking white paint, fluted bowls, and square bases.
fig 1. A Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Classical Urns Original Distressed Paint 33cm

An attractive pair of English 19th century garden or indoor urns, decorative planters or vase of distinct character and appeal.

Presented in structurally excellent condition without chips or cracks, a handsome colour.

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century classical cast iron garden urns featuring distressed flaking white paint, fluted bowls, and square bases.
fig 2. A Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Classical Urns Original Distressed Paint 33cm

English circa 1870-1880.

Dimensions

Height 33cm

Diameter 34cm

Base 12.5cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Cast Iron Garden Urns to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211266
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A pair of 19th-century classical cast iron garden urns featuring distressed flaking white paint, fluted bowls, and square bases.
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Classical cast iron urns originated in 18th and 19th-century landscape design, drawing inspiration from Greco-Roman campana vessel shapes. They became ubiquitous features in Victorian gardens, public parks, and formal grand estates.

These urns were created by pouring molten iron into sand moulds, often crafted in multiple sections such as the rim, bowl, pedestal stem, and base. Once cooled, the sections were bolted together or secured with internal tie-rods.

Genuine antique examples display crisp cast details, heavy weight, and signs of natural historical weathering such as layered flaking paint or surface oxidisation. Look for seam lines from multi-part sand casting and original square-headed bolts beneath the base.

Place small cast iron urns on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or deep window sill to add texture and architectural structure. They can be displayed empty as sculptural objects or filled with greenery and dried botanicals.

Keep the original flaking paint intact by gently dusting with a soft brush and avoiding harsh chemical cleansers. To prevent rapid rusting when kept indoors, apply a clear microcrystalline wax to seal the surface without altering the patina.
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