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C19th Pair Porphrey Flat Back Urns
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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C19th Pair Porphrey Flat Back Urns

19th century
Description

A C19th unusual pair of faux porphrey flat back urns, the campana shaped body with demi lune flat top and a carved gadrooned base painted to simulate porphrey standing on a black plinth; with gilt bronze scrolled mounts with acanthus decoration to each side.

Good condition. Pine.

Swedish circa 1830

Dimensions (ins) 15.5 high x 11.5 wide x 5 deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these 19th Century Porphyry Urns to the 19th Century.

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SA497433
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R0101
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Description
A C19th unusual pair of faux porphrey flat back urns, the campana shaped body with demi lune flat top and a carved gadrooned base painted to simulate porphrey standing on a black plinth; with gilt bronze scrolled mounts with acanthus decoration to each side.

Good condition. Pine.

Swedish circa 1830

Dimensions (ins) 15.5 high x 11.5 wide x 5 deep

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these 19th Century Porphyry Urns to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA497433
Dealers Internal Ref
R0101
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases.

C19th Pair Porphrey Flat Back Urns

Archive II A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases. View IX
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
Location
5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 355
Items Sold 460
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases.
C19th Pair Porphrey Flat Back Urns
Ref: SA497433
A pair of 19th-century Neoclassical flat-back urns with speckled reddish-brown porphyry bodies, gold-coloured handles, gadrooned lower sections, and black square bases.
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Flat back urns originated in the 18th and 19th centuries as decorative garnitures designed specifically to sit flush against walls, chimney breasts, or mantelpieces, conserving space while maintaining a classical Neoclassical silhouette.

Authentic 19th-century examples were carved from solid porphyry stone or crafted from composite materials, painted terracotta, or plaster with faux-porphyry finishes, complemented by cast gilt-bronze or ormolu handles.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-finished details, balanced weight, natural surface wear to gilt areas, and flat unornamented reverse sides designed for wall mounting or mantel display.

Position a symmetrical pair atop a grand mantelpiece, console table, or dining room sideboard to anchor the space with classical proportion and rich texture.

Dust gently with a soft dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid solvents or harsh chemicals that could strip historic gilded finishes or painted surfaces.
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