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Pair of Large Victorian Cast Iron Urns
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Pair of Large Victorian Cast Iron Urns

19th century
Sold by Repton Co
Sold 3 September 2025 · Repton Co
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Description

A good pair of large cast iron urns on two part plinths. Mid 19thC and likely made by the Handyside foundry. They have been sand blasted and repainted at some point. The casting is excellent quality with a very crisp egg and dart moulded rim.

Dimensions:

H 117 cm

W top 102 cm

W base 49 cm2

Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Urns to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA891478
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000007
Description
A good pair of large cast iron urns on two part plinths. Mid 19thC and likely made by the Handyside foundry. They have been sand blasted and repainted at some point. The casting is excellent quality with a very crisp egg and dart moulded rim.

Dimensions:

H 117 cm

W top 102 cm

W base 49 cm2

Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Urns to the Victorian era.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA891478
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000007
Repton  Co
Repton Co
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A pair of large, dark cast iron urns featuring flared fluted rims and stepped plinth bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of large, dark cast iron urns featuring flared fluted rims and stepped plinth bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Large Victorian Cast Iron Urns

Archive II A pair of large, dark cast iron urns featuring flared fluted rims and stepped plinth bases. View II
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Telephone 07493 120423
Location
Kent
United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 160
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A pair of large, dark cast iron urns featuring flared fluted rims and stepped plinth bases.
Pair of large Victorian cast iron urns
Ref: SA891478
A pair of large, dark cast iron urns featuring flared fluted rims and stepped plinth bases.
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  • ObjectGarden Ornaments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFluted rim, Stepped plinth base, Classical proportions
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

Victorian cast iron urns gained immense popularity during the 19th century as industrial manufacturing techniques allowed for mass production of ornate classical designs. They were frequently employed in formal gardens, parks, and large estate grounds to add architectural weight and display ornamental planting.

These pieces were produced using traditional sand-casting methods, where molten iron was poured into sand moulds. The resulting heavy-duty metal provides exceptional durability, allowing the objects to withstand extreme weather conditions while supporting intricate relief decoration.

Authentic period items typically exhibit surface characteristics such as layered paint over rusted oxidisation, rough seam lines from sand casting, and heavier weight compared to modern reproductions. Makers marks or registration numbers are occasionally found on the underside or interior rims.

These pieces function effectively as focal points in formal courtyards, flanking entranceways, or anchoring minimalist garden schemes to create architectural contrast. In interior settings, large versions can be repurposed as sculptural decorative objects in generous entrance halls.

Preservation involves regular inspection for rust, periodic wire brushing of flaking paint, and the application of rust-inhibiting metal primers and exterior-grade paints. Ensuring proper drainage in planters prevents water accumulation, which can cause cracking during freezing temperatures.
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