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M H Blanchard and Sons 19thc Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq
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M H Blanchard and Sons 19thc Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq

19th century
Sold 28 February 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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M H Blanchard and Sons 19thC Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq.

A rare 19th century M H Blanchard square pedestal plinth measuring 39cm square and 30cm tall by prestigious London maker with makers stamp to the lower left section.

Mark Henry Blanchard was an apprentice at the Coade Stone Factory in Lambeth in the firm's latter years, probably when it was managed by Thomas John Croggon between c.1835-37. Blanchard soon after started his own business in Blackfriars Road, Lambeth about 1840 (probably working initially in plaster) and then appears to have acquired some of the Coade Factory's moulds at auction in 1843.

Blanchard established a reputation at highest level of garden and architectural recreation stone work, using a unique Bath stone mixture, still found amongst some of the most desirable examples of such work, such as the V and A museum etc..

A fine quality garden or indoor pedestal base plinth, showing a splendid timeworn patination, believed to be circa 1840-1850, in mostly very good condition, please see images for a very honest account of condition, some surface blistering to 1 side and a surface crack which does not penetrate the structural integrity.

A superbly stylish pedestal for a statue or urn, garden or interior design piece of considerable quality and appeal.

Dimensions

Square 39cm

Height 30cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can provide the whole of U.K. weekly delivery for £65, please enquire for Scotland.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Terracotta Stone Pedestal to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127459
Description
M H Blanchard and Sons 19thC Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq.
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A rare 19th century M H Blanchard square pedestal plinth measuring 39cm square and 30cm tall by prestigious London maker with makers stamp to the lower left section.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface.
fig 1. M H Blanchard and Sons 19thc Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq

Mark Henry Blanchard was an apprentice at the Coade Stone Factory in Lambeth in the firm's latter years, probably when it was managed by Thomas John Croggon between c.1835-37. Blanchard soon after started his own business in Blackfriars Road, Lambeth about 1840 (probably working initially in plaster) and then appears to have acquired some of the Coade Factory's moulds at auction in 1843.

fig 2. A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface.
fig 2. M H Blanchard and Sons 19thc Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq

Blanchard established a reputation at highest level of garden and architectural recreation stone work, using a unique Bath stone mixture, still found amongst some of the most desirable examples of such work, such as the V and A museum etc..

fig 3. A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface.
fig 3. M H Blanchard and Sons 19thc Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq

A fine quality garden or indoor pedestal base plinth, showing a splendid timeworn patination, believed to be circa 1840-1850, in mostly very good condition, please see images for a very honest account of condition, some surface blistering to 1 side and a surface crack which does not penetrate the structural integrity.

fig 4. A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface.
fig 4. M H Blanchard and Sons 19thc Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq

A superbly stylish pedestal for a statue or urn, garden or interior design piece of considerable quality and appeal.

Dimensions

Square 39cm

Height 30cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

fig 5. A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface.
fig 5. M H Blanchard and Sons 19thc Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can provide the whole of U.K. weekly delivery for £65, please enquire for Scotland.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Terracotta Stone Pedestal to the 19th Century.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127459
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

M H Blanchard and Sons 19thc Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq

Archive II A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface. View II
Archive III A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface. View III
Archive IV A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface. View IV
Archive V A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface. View V
Archive VI A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface. View VI
Archive VII A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface. View VII
Archive VIII A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface. View VIII
Archive IX A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface. View IX
Archive X A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface. View X
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A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface.
M H Blanchard and Sons 19thC Buff Terracotta Stone Pedestal, Stamped 39cm Sq
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A square buff terracotta pedestal with visible weathering, moss growth, and a stepped base resting on a dark wooden surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGarden Ornaments & Statuary
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialTerracotta
  • ColourBuff
  • MotifsStepped base, Square profile, Moulded edges
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Architectural terracotta is a fired clay material used extensively for ornamentation and structural elements during the nineteenth century, prized for its durability and capacity for crisp detailing.

Pieces were typically hand-pressed into moulds using prepared clay bodies, often incorporating grog to reduce shrinkage, before being fired in large kilns.

Authenticity is generally verified through makers stamps, characteristic weathering patterns, composition analysis of the ceramic body, and traditional moulding seams.

Such pieces function effectively as minimalist display plinths for modern sculpture, or as organic focal points within garden rooms and courtyards.

Maintenance involves gentle cleaning with soft brushes and low-pressure water to remove organic debris while preserving the historic patina and weathering.
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