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Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Tazza Garden Urns
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Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Tazza Garden Urns

19th century
Sold 11 May 2025 · Hobson May Collection
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A generously sized pair of cast iron urns dating from the late 19th century. These antique planters have a rolled scalloped edge, a baluster column and stand on a round fluted base. In a previous life they stood on pillars at the entrance to a country house and retain the fixing holes, these can be seen in the photographs. The condition is very good. A superb pair of garden urns/planters that would be equally at home outside or indoors. Circa 1880

Height: 15" 38 cm

Diameter: 21.5" 55 cm

Diameter of base: 10.5" 26.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Tazza to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA899504
Dealers Internal Reference
D810
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A generously sized pair of cast iron urns dating from the late 19th century.
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These antique planters have a rolled scalloped edge, a baluster column and stand on a round fluted base.
Hobson May Collection

In a previous life they stood on pillars at the entrance to a country house and retain the fixing holes, these can be seen in the photographs. The condition is very good. A superb pair of garden urns/planters that would be equally at home outside or indoors. Circa 1880

Height: 15" 38 cm

Diameter: 21.5" 55 cm

Diameter of base: 10.5" 26.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Tazza to the Victorian era.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA899504
Dealers Internal Ref
D810
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A pair of weathered off-white cast iron tazza garden urns filled with purple lavender and trailing green ivy. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of weathered off-white cast iron tazza garden urns filled with purple lavender and trailing green ivy. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Tazza Garden Urns

Archive II A pair of weathered off-white cast iron tazza garden urns filled with purple lavender and trailing green ivy. View II
Archive III A pair of weathered off-white cast iron tazza garden urns filled with purple lavender and trailing green ivy. View III
Archive IV A pair of weathered off-white cast iron tazza garden urns filled with purple lavender and trailing green ivy. View IV
Archive V A pair of weathered off-white cast iron tazza garden urns filled with purple lavender and trailing green ivy. View V
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Cheshire
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A pair of weathered off-white cast iron tazza garden urns filled with purple lavender and trailing green ivy.
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Tazza Garden Urns
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A pair of weathered off-white cast iron tazza garden urns filled with purple lavender and trailing green ivy.
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  • ObjectGarden Planters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsFluted pedestal base, Flared scalloped rim, Circular foot
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 55 cm (22 in)

A tazza is a shallow bowl on a pedestal, traditionally used in classical architecture and later revived during the Victorian era for ornamental garden displays.

Victorian garden planters were predominantly constructed from heavy cast iron, stone, terracotta, or lead, often manufactured using sand-casting techniques.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit multiple layers of historic paint, natural rust patination, sand-core casting textures, and structural seams consistent with nineteenth-century foundry methods.

They can be positioned symmetrically at entryways or along pathways, planted with structured topiary, trailing ivies, or seasonal flowering plants to create a formal focal point.

Maintenance involves wire-brushing loose rust, applying a rust-inhibiting primer, and finishing with an exterior-grade paint coat to protect the metal from moisture damage.
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