Large Heavy Brass Two Handled Jardiniere 19th Century

Name: Large Heavy Brass Two Handled Jardiniere
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA796310
Price: 435 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectJardiniere
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBrass
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsRing handles, Bulbous body, Rolled rim, Ribbed detailing
SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 39.5 cm (16 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This Victorian jardiniere dates from 1880 and takes the form of a large heavy brass vessel in a warm gold colour. The rounded bulbous body displays a rolled rim, horizontal ribbed details, and two thick ring handles attached at the sides. Surface wear, small dents, and varied patination are visible across the polished metal. Measuring 28 cm high, 39.5 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, the jardiniere sits securely on a flat stone surface. Inside a home today, this piece provides a practical housing for indoor plants or can serve as an unusual wine cooler. The sturdy construction and watertight design allow for everyday placement on a fireplace hearth, a sturdy table, or a low garden wall. The classic English Country House style suits traditional living spaces, conservatories, or entrance halls, adding a metallic accent to botanical displays or entertaining spaces.

FAQs

Historically, a jardiniere is a decorative container designed to display potted plants indoors or within conservatory settings. Popular throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these heavy brass vessels frequently doubled as hearthside log holders or functional metalware storage.

Traditional brass jardinieres were fabricated using heavy-gauge sheet brass or cast metal components. Construction methods featured hand-riveted joints, turned rolled rims, and cast metal drop handles secured with rivets to support substantial weight.

Authentic period brass pieces typically exhibit signs of hand-hammering, irregular seam joinery, dovetailing, and natural interior surface oxidisation. Genuine age manifests as variable patination and soft wear patterns near handles and base edges, rather than uniform modern machine finishing.

A large brass jardiniere can be positioned on a fireplace hearth to store kindling, styled on a hallway console with architectural foliage, or displayed in an empty corner as a floor-standing vessel for house plants.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and cleaning occasionally with warm water and mild detergent. To preserve original patination and oxidisation, avoid aggressive chemical polishes and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax for protection.

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Large Heavy Brass Two Handled Jardiniere