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Huge 19th Century Cast Iron Urn on Plinth
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Huge 19th Century Cast Iron Urn on Plinth

19th century
Sold 26 September 2025 · Karen Tarleton
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A vey imposing very large cast iron urn with a wonderful pie crust top measuring 137cm high by 80cm wide would look fabulous indoor or outdoor. Does come in two sections.

Please call or email me if you need any more information,

Karen

07866 475069

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this Cast Iron Garden Urn to the 19th Century.

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SA842429
Description
A vey imposing very large cast iron urn with a wonderful pie crust top measuring 137cm high by 80cm wide would look fabulous indoor or outdoor. Does come in two sections.

Please call or email me if you need any more information,

Karen

07866 475069

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Cast Iron Garden Urn to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA842429
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A large black cast iron urn featuring a fluted body and scalloped rim, mounted upon a matching rectangular pedestal base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large black cast iron urn featuring a fluted body and scalloped rim, mounted upon a matching rectangular pedestal base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Huge 19th Century Cast Iron Urn on Plinth

Archive II A large black cast iron urn featuring a fluted body and scalloped rim, mounted upon a matching rectangular pedestal base. View II
Archive III A large black cast iron urn featuring a fluted body and scalloped rim, mounted upon a matching rectangular pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A large black cast iron urn featuring a fluted body and scalloped rim, mounted upon a matching rectangular pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A large black cast iron urn featuring a fluted body and scalloped rim, mounted upon a matching rectangular pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A large black cast iron urn featuring a fluted body and scalloped rim, mounted upon a matching rectangular pedestal base. View VI
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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
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Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sandc
Verified Since Mar 2011
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Karen Tarleton
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A large black cast iron urn featuring a fluted body and scalloped rim, mounted upon a matching rectangular pedestal base.
HUGE 19th Century Cast Iron Urn on Plinth
Ref: SA842429
A large black cast iron urn featuring a fluted body and scalloped rim, mounted upon a matching rectangular pedestal base.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGarden Ornaments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFluted body, Scalloped rim, Recessed panel plinth, Egg-and-dart moulding
  • SizeH 137 cm (54 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

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Cast iron urns gained immense popularity during the 19th century, inspired by archaeological discoveries in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Foundries adapted ancient stone and terracotta campana shapes into durable cast iron, allowing for intricate decorative detailing in both public parks and private estates.

These pieces were produced using sand-casting methods, where molten iron was poured into moulds created from wooden patterns. The resulting heavy metal objects were often coated in protective layers of paint, lead, or japanning to withstand outdoor weathering.

Authentic period pieces typically feature heavy weight, multi-part construction joined by threaded bolts, and characteristic casting seams or rough interior textures consistent with nineteenth-century foundry work. Patina accumulation, historical layers of paint, and maker marks or registration numbers also help confirm age.

In outdoor settings, these urns serve as commanding focal points when planted with trailing foliage or structural topiary. Indoors or within a conservatory, they can be displayed empty as sculptural architectural elements or used to hold dried botanical arrangements.

Preservation involves monitoring for rust and applying rust-inhibiting primers followed by exterior-grade paint matching the historical colour. During freezing winter months, ensuring proper drainage or moving unplanted vessels indoors prevents water accumulation from cracking the metal.
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