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Well Weathered Stone Bird Bath
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Well Weathered Stone Bird Bath

1920 - 1940
Description

A very nice well weathered stone bird bath, slitss for transort, in very good overall condtion.

29" high

17" diameter

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage Garden UK has dated this Weathered Stone Bird Bath to the 1930s.

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Description
A very nice well weathered stone bird bath, slitss for transort, in very good overall condtion.

29" high

17" diameter

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

fig 1. A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base.
fig 1. Well Weathered Stone Bird Bath

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Vintage Garden UK

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Vintage Garden UK has dated this Weathered Stone Bird Bath to the 1930s.

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Archive I A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base.

Well Weathered Stone Bird Bath

Archive II A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base. View II
Archive III A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base. View III
Archive IV A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base. View IV
Archive V A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base. View V
Archive VI A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base. View VI
Archive VII A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base. View VII
Archive VIII A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base. View VIII
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Telephone 07968 450046 or 07377 527316
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6 The Elms Business Park
Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom
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A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base.
Well Weathered Stone Bird Bath
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A weathered grey stone bird bath featuring a shallow circular bowl with carved rim detail on a baluster pedestal and round stepped base.
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  • ObjectBird Baths
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialStone, Reconstituted Stone
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsBaluster pedestal, Gadrooned rim, Round tiered base

This garden bird bath dates from the 1930 period of the English Country House style and is fashioned from stone in a weathered grey colour. The piece comprises a shallow circular bowl displaying a carved gadrooned rim, supported by a turned baluster pedestal and resting upon a round tiered base. Surfaces exhibit visible lichen growth, weathered patination, and minor surface pitting indicative of age and outdoor exposure. The structure separates into distinct sections with visible transport splits designed for stability during transit. Practical proportions measure 74 cm in height with a 43 cm diameter, providing an appropriate scale for garden display. Suitable placement includes a terrace, lawn, or patio within a traditional or contemporary outdoor landscape setting, functioning as a decorative garden focal point. Maintenance involves standard outdoor stone care, preserving the historic character and weathered finish suited to exterior domestic surroundings.

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A classical stone bird bath is a decorative garden structure, traditionally carved from natural stone or cast from reconstituted stone, designed to collect shallow water for wildlife. These pieces often feature architectural elements such as baluster pedestals, tiered bases, and fluted bowls inspired by classical antiquity.

Traditional bird baths are predominantly constructed from carved limestone, sandstone, granite, or reconstituted stone mixture. Cast stone gained popularity from the eighteenth century onwards as it allowed intricate decorative details and weathered naturally over time.

Authentic stone ornaments display irregular surface weathering, including natural moss or lichen accumulation, micro-fissuring, and subtle tonal variations from prolonged exposure to frost and rain. Synthetic aging applied to modern reproductions tends to look uniform and lacks organic biological growth embedded in the stone pores.

In modern landscape design, a weathered stone bird bath serves as a focal point when positioned at the terminus of a gravel path or framed by clipped evergreen hedging. The textured stone provides a natural visual contrast alongside contemporary minimalist planting and modern outdoor paving.

To prevent frost damage during severe winter freezes, empty standing water from the bowl or place a fitted protective cover over the structure. Avoid applying harsh chemical cleansers to preserve natural lichen growth and avoid damaging the porous stone surface.
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