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Pair of Antique Cast Iron Planters in the Form of Shrimp C.1900
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Pair of Antique Cast Iron Planters in the Form of Shrimp C.1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 October 2026 · The Old Cinema
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A pair of antique cast iron garden planters with oversized shrimp supporting a pot

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated these Cast Iron Shrimp Planters to the 1900s.

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SA1212947
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49312
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A pair of antique cast iron garden planters with oversized shrimp supporting a pot
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated these Cast Iron Shrimp Planters to the 1900s.

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SA1212947
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49312
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A pair of dark green cast iron planters designed as rounded vessels supported by three carved shrimp legs with relief bird motifs. SOLD14 OCT 26
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Archive I A pair of dark green cast iron planters designed as rounded vessels supported by three carved shrimp legs with relief bird motifs. SOLD14 OCT 26

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Planters in the Form of Shrimp C.1900

Archive II A pair of dark green cast iron planters designed as rounded vessels supported by three carved shrimp legs with relief bird motifs. View II
Archive III A pair of dark green cast iron planters designed as rounded vessels supported by three carved shrimp legs with relief bird motifs. View III
Archive IV A pair of dark green cast iron planters designed as rounded vessels supported by three carved shrimp legs with relief bird motifs. View IV
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A pair of dark green cast iron planters designed as rounded vessels supported by three carved shrimp legs with relief bird motifs.
Pair of Antique Cast Iron Planters in the form of Shrimp c.1900
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A pair of dark green cast iron planters designed as rounded vessels supported by three carved shrimp legs with relief bird motifs.
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  • ObjectGarden Planters
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Novelty
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsShrimp legs, Bird relief, Cauldron body, Flared tail feet
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This pair of antique garden planters from the Victorian Novelty period comes in the form of shrimp, dating around 1900. Made from cast iron with a dark green finish, the objects function as novelty planters. Each piece takes the shape of a rounded cauldron body supported by three upright shrimp legs that terminate in flared tail feet. The surface decoration includes relief bird motifs on the sides and detailed segmented shrimp carapaces along the legs, showing aged patination and wear to the paint. Each planter measures 50 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 31 cm deep. Such distinctive items suit placement beside the front door or within a sunlit conservatory to hold plants or flowers. The heavy cast iron construction makes them suitable for exterior use in a garden setting or as architectural statement pieces indoors. The whimsical marine design brings a touch of Victorian theatricality to traditional garden displays.

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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, foundry artisans produced decorative garden ornaments incorporating whimsical zoomorphic forms, such as marine life, birds, and mythical beasts, into functional planting vessels.

These pieces were crafted using sand-casting techniques where molten iron was poured into carved moulds, resulting in heavy, durable structures with detailed relief work and distinct mould lines.

Authentic examples exhibit crisp casting details, natural surface oxidisation or aged paint layers, substantial weight, and structural seams consistent with historical foundry production.

Position them in a sunroom, conservatory, or entrance hallway filled with architectural greenery or ferns to contrast structured botanical elements with dark metalwork.

Keep the metal dry to prevent aggressive corrosion, and periodically apply a coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the painted finish and patination.
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