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A Weathered York Stone Renaissance Style Bench, 3 Cast Stone Griffin Bases 135cm
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A Weathered York Stone Renaissance Style Bench, 3 Cast Stone Griffin Bases 135cm

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Gilt and Gesso
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A Weathered York Stone Renaissance Style Bench, 3 Cast Stone Griffin Bases 135cm

A single heavy York Stone slab, weathered seat measuring apx 135cm with lichen and moss, upon 3 cast stone, early 20th century composite stone griffin supports.

A handsome antique garden bench of country house appearance with design influences of Renaissance Italy, a very fine thing.

Dimensions

Width 135cm apx

Height 50cm

Depth 42cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from East Sussex.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £95, please enquire for parts of Scotland and some areas of Wales.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this York Stone Garden Bench to the 1920s.

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SA1241121
Description
A Weathered York Stone Renaissance Style Bench, 3 Cast Stone Griffin Bases 135cm
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A single heavy York Stone slab, weathered seat measuring apx 135cm with lichen and moss, upon 3 cast stone, early 20th century composite stone griffin supports.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A weathered stone garden bench featuring a rectangular York stone top resting on three cast stone griffin pedestals.
fig 1. A Weathered York Stone Renaissance Style Bench, 3 Cast Stone Griffin Bases 135cm

A handsome antique garden bench of country house appearance with design influences of Renaissance Italy, a very fine thing.

Dimensions

Width 135cm apx

Height 50cm

Depth 42cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from East Sussex.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £95, please enquire for parts of Scotland and some areas of Wales.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this York Stone Garden Bench to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241121
Gilt and Gesso
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Archive I A weathered stone garden bench featuring a rectangular York stone top resting on three cast stone griffin pedestals.

A Weathered York Stone Renaissance Style Bench, 3 Cast Stone Griffin Bases 135cm

Archive II A weathered stone garden bench featuring a rectangular York stone top resting on three cast stone griffin pedestals. View II
Archive III A weathered stone garden bench featuring a rectangular York stone top resting on three cast stone griffin pedestals. View III
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Gilt and Gesso
Telephone 07904 423385
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BN21 1DJ
United Kingdom
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A weathered stone garden bench featuring a rectangular York stone top resting on three cast stone griffin pedestals.
A Weathered York Stone Renaissance Style Bench, 3 Cast Stone Griffin Bases 135cm
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A weathered stone garden bench featuring a rectangular York stone top resting on three cast stone griffin pedestals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGarden Benches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRenaissance Revival
  • MaterialYork Stone, Cast Stone
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsGriffin bases, Weathered top, Moulded plinths, Rectangular slab top
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 135 cm (53 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Renaissance style garden benches draw inspiration from classical antiquity, featuring rectangular stone seat slabs supported by carved pedestals, often depicting mythical creatures such as griffins or lions.

These pieces are typically constructed from natural sandstones like York stone, limestone, or dense cast stone composites capable of enduring external weathering.

Authentic weathered stone displays natural lichen growth, moss accumulation, crisp tool marks, and gradual surface erosion rather than artificially applied patinas.

Position the bench as a focal point at the terminus of a garden pathway, against a clipped yew hedge, or within a formal paved courtyard to create structural interest.

Clean gently using clean water and a soft bristle brush, avoiding pressure washers and harsh chemicals that erode the stone surface or remove natural lichen patina.
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