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Mahogany Planter
John Howkins Antiques
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Mahogany Planter

1900 - 1920
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A good quality figured mahogany planter with zinc liner. The oval shaped body having applied scrolling cast brass decoration to the top and bottom and standing on turned and reeded legs. In very good useable condition with one small piece of brass missing which can be seen in the photos. Size:- Height... 23''/58.5cm. Width... 34.5''/ 88cm. Depth...18''/ 46cm. Internal Depth...10.75''/ 27cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £42.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Oval Jardiniere to the 1920s.

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SA470553
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21203
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A good quality figured mahogany planter with zinc liner.
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The oval shaped body having applied scrolling cast brass decoration to the top and bottom and standing on turned and reeded legs.
John Howkins Antiques

In very good useable condition with one small piece of brass missing which can be seen in the photos. Size:- Height... 23''/58.5cm. Width... 34.5''/ 88cm. Depth...18''/ 46cm. Internal Depth...10.75''/ 27cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £42.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Oval Jardiniere to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA470553
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21203
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An oval mahogany jardiniere featuring gilt floral scroll borders, turned fluted legs, and a fitted metal liner.
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Archive I An oval mahogany jardiniere featuring gilt floral scroll borders, turned fluted legs, and a fitted metal liner.

Mahogany Planter

Archive II An oval mahogany jardiniere featuring gilt floral scroll borders, turned fluted legs, and a fitted metal liner. View II
Archive III An oval mahogany jardiniere featuring gilt floral scroll borders, turned fluted legs, and a fitted metal liner. View III
Archive IV An oval mahogany jardiniere featuring gilt floral scroll borders, turned fluted legs, and a fitted metal liner. View IV
Archive V An oval mahogany jardiniere featuring gilt floral scroll borders, turned fluted legs, and a fitted metal liner. View V
Archive VI An oval mahogany jardiniere featuring gilt floral scroll borders, turned fluted legs, and a fitted metal liner. View VI
Archive VII An oval mahogany jardiniere featuring gilt floral scroll borders, turned fluted legs, and a fitted metal liner. View VII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An oval mahogany jardiniere featuring gilt floral scroll borders, turned fluted legs, and a fitted metal liner.
Mahogany Planter
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An oval mahogany jardiniere featuring gilt floral scroll borders, turned fluted legs, and a fitted metal liner.
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A jardiniere is a decorative container or stand designed to hold indoor plants and floral displays. Emerging in prominence during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries across France and Britain, these pieces allowed homeowners to display cultivated botanicals inside reception rooms while protecting floor surfaces.

High-end planters from this era were constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, often finished with flame veneers. The interior usually contained a fitted zinc, lead, or tin tray to retain water, while the exterior was frequently accented with gilt-bronze or brass mounts.

Authentic pieces feature construction details such as hand-cut joinery, turned or hand-fluted legs, and natural oxidisation on the underside of the timber. Original metal liners often display subtle patination, and gilt metal ornamentation is typically secured with period-appropriate threaded pins or screws.

A mahogany jardiniere can be positioned in a bay window, entrance hall, or beside a hearth to house potted greenery such as ferns or orchids. Alternatively, with its fitted liner, the piece can serve as a decorative log holder or an ice bucket for bottled beverages during formal events.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically to maintain the French polish. Remove the metal liner before adding water or plants to prevent moisture from contacting the mahogany, and clean gilt metal components using a dry, soft-bristled brush.
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