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Pair of 19th.century Cast Iron Garden Urns
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Pair of 19th.century Cast Iron Garden Urns

19th century
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A good pair of antique cast iron garden urns retains the old paint finish. The edges with 'egg-and-dart' borders , the ribbed and fluted bowls bodies raised on cast socle support square plinth bases. Both in good original condition with no breaks or repairs. Dimensions:- Height…17’’/ 43cm. Diameter…19’’/ 48cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Garden Urns to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 07250048
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Flaked layers of old paint over iron: long exposure to outdoor weathering.
Crisp egg-and-dart rim moulding: standard late Victorian iron founding.
Two-piece assembly with fluted socle bases: typical foundry construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA892864
Dealers Internal Reference
24001
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Description
A good pair of antique cast iron garden urns retains the old paint finish.
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The edges with 'egg-and-dart' borders , the ribbed and fluted bowls bodies raised on cast socle support square plinth bases.
John Howkins Antiques

Both in good original condition with no breaks or repairs. Dimensions:- Height…17’’/ 43cm. Diameter…19’’/ 48cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Garden Urns to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07250048
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Flaked layers of old paint over iron: long exposure to outdoor weathering.
Crisp egg-and-dart rim moulding: standard late Victorian iron founding.
Two-piece assembly with fluted socle bases: typical foundry construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA892864
Dealers Internal Ref
24001
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A pair of nineteenth-century fluted cast iron garden urns with weathered off-white paint and visible rust patina on square bases.
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century fluted cast iron garden urns with weathered off-white paint and visible rust patina on square bases.

Pair of 19th.century Cast Iron Garden Urns

Archive II A pair of nineteenth-century fluted cast iron garden urns with weathered off-white paint and visible rust patina on square bases. View II
Archive III A pair of nineteenth-century fluted cast iron garden urns with weathered off-white paint and visible rust patina on square bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of nineteenth-century fluted cast iron garden urns with weathered off-white paint and visible rust patina on square bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of nineteenth-century fluted cast iron garden urns with weathered off-white paint and visible rust patina on square bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of nineteenth-century fluted cast iron garden urns with weathered off-white paint and visible rust patina on square bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of nineteenth-century fluted cast iron garden urns with weathered off-white paint and visible rust patina on square bases. 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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Verified Since Sep 2010
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A pair of nineteenth-century fluted cast iron garden urns with weathered off-white paint and visible rust patina on square bases.
Pair of 19th.Century Cast Iron Garden Urns
Ref: SA892864
A pair of nineteenth-century fluted cast iron garden urns with weathered off-white paint and visible rust patina on square bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGarden Planters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsFluted body, Gadrooned rim, Square plinth base, Pedestal foot
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

These nineteenth-century Victorian garden planters comprise a pair of cast iron urns designed with gadrooned rims and fluted bodies. The objects retain an off-white paint finish showing extensive weathered rust patina across the surfaces, and stand upon pedestal feet supported by square plinth bases. Each urn measures 43 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, providing substantial vessels for planting. In a contemporary home, such pieces suit placement beside the front door or within a sunlit conservatory to display seasonal foliage and flowers. The heavy iron construction and classic urn profile bring traditional garden ornamentation to exterior patios, terraces, or entranceways.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century cast iron garden urns were popularised during the Victorian era, drawing inspiration from classical Greek and Roman campana designs to accentuate formal garden landscapes.

These pieces were produced by pouring molten iron into sand moulds, creating heavy, durable structures with detailed fluting and gadrooning capable of withstanding outdoor elements.

Authentic examples typically feature heavy weight, visible seam lines from sand casting, crisp classical detailing, and natural surface oxidisation or layered paint finish.

They can be positioned as focal points flanking a doorway, placed on stone pedestals within a garden scheme, or brought indoors to display architectural foliage.

To prevent structural decay, ensure drainage holes remain clear and apply a coat of neutral wax or rust-inhibiting sealant if preserving the aged patina is desired.
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