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Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Planters
Shackladys Antiques
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Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Planters

19th century
Description

Pair of 19th Century cast iron planters of oblong form, with handles above fluted scrolling decorated sides raised up on stepped bases.

Dimensions

Height 9.5 Inches

Width 25 Inches

Depth 13 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Planters to the 19th Century.

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SA920506
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Description
Pair of 19th Century cast iron planters of oblong form, with handles above fluted scrolling decorated sides raised up on stepped bases.

Dimensions

Height 9.5 Inches

Width 25 Inches

Depth 13 Inches

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated these Victorian Cast Iron Planters to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA920506
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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A pair of 19th-century slate grey cast iron trough planters with neoclassical relief decoration and a weathered paint finish.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century slate grey cast iron trough planters with neoclassical relief decoration and a weathered paint finish.

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Planters

Archive II A pair of 19th-century slate grey cast iron trough planters with neoclassical relief decoration and a weathered paint finish. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century slate grey cast iron trough planters with neoclassical relief decoration and a weathered paint finish. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century slate grey cast iron trough planters with neoclassical relief decoration and a weathered paint finish. View IV
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Archive VI A pair of 19th-century slate grey cast iron trough planters with neoclassical relief decoration and a weathered paint finish. View VI
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Shackladys Antiques

Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 745
Items Sold 3,499
Shackladys Antiques
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Verified Since Jan 2010
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
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A pair of 19th-century slate grey cast iron trough planters with neoclassical relief decoration and a weathered paint finish.
Pair of 19th Century cast iron planters
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A pair of 19th-century slate grey cast iron trough planters with neoclassical relief decoration and a weathered paint finish.
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Nineteenth-century cast iron garden planters are characteristically heavy outdoor vessels manufactured using molten iron poured into sand moulds. Popularised during the Victorian era, they typically feature neoclassical or Gothic revival motifs, including relief fluting, scrollwork, and classical urn embellishments.

These planters were created in industrial foundries by pouring molten pig iron into sand-casting moulds. This process allowed intricate decorative details, such as crests and leaf motifs, to be reproduced with crisp precision on thick, durable iron walls.

Authentic period pieces display substantial weight, visible casting seam lines, and natural surface oxidisation or flaking paint layers accumulated over decades. Unlike modern reproductions made of composite resin or lightweight aluminium, antique cast iron exhibits deep, authentic patination and minor casting irregularities.

Antique cast iron planters can be placed on deep window sills, console tables, or hearths to bring architectural texture indoors. Styled with trailing ivy, succulents, or moss, the distressed metal finish creates a tactile contrast against contemporary plastered walls and clean timber surfaces.

To preserve weathered cast iron, keep drainage holes clear to prevent trapped water from freezing and causing fractures. Surface dust can be brushed away dry, while a clear microcrystalline wax can be applied to stabilize existing rust and paint flaking without altering the historical patina.
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