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Description

Nice decorative pair of late 19th cast iron planters

French circa 1860’s

12 inches high

16 inches diameter

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Urns to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1126262

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Mha

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Description

Nice decorative pair of late 19th cast iron planters

French circa 1860’s

12 inches high

16 inches diameter

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated these Cast Iron Urns to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1126262

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Merchant House Antiques

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United Kingdom

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ObjectGarden Planters
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialCast Iron
ColourRust Brown
MotifsFluted rim, Moulded pedestal base, Embossed banding

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Cast iron garden urns gained widespread popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, heavily influenced by classical Greek and Roman architectural designs used in grand European estates.

Traditional planters were produced using sand casting methods, where molten iron was poured into bespoke moulds, resulting in durable vessels with distinct textural detailing and heavy structural weight.

Authentic period pieces typically feature layered flake rust, heavy physical weight, hand-finished mould seams, and stable patination acquired through decades of outdoor weathering rather than artificial chemical treatments.

These pieces can be positioned symmetrically at entrances or within garden landscapes to create a strong focal point, contrasting the industrial texture against soft foliage or modern minimalist architecture.

Preservation involves removing excess debris and applying a protective wax or specialized rust-inhibiting sealant periodically to stabilise the existing oxidation without stripping the historical patina.