{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-english-cast-iron-garden-urns-on-pedestals-19th-century-campana-style","title":"Pair of Antique English Cast Iron Garden Urns on Pedestals","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePair of Antique English Cast Iron Garden Urns on Pedestals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of substantial cast iron garden urns in the classic campana, or bell, form, each raised on its own square pedestal base--a design rooted in nineteenth-century English and European garden tradition. Every urn features a fluted, gadrooned body with a scalloped rim, while the pedestals are decorated on each face with a raised floral swag and ribbon motif flanked by scrolling finials, all cast in fine relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades of outdoor exposure have given both pieces a deep, rich rust patina throughout, with darker oxidation pooling in the recesses of the relief work--the kind of aged surface that cannot be replicated and is highly sought after by collectors of antique garden ornament. \u003cem\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/em\u003e, they make a striking matched statement flanking an entryway, staircase, or garden path, and function equally well as working planters; shown here filled with lush ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCast iron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urn - 31\" H × 20\" diameter edge to edge (15\" diameter inner); Pedestal - 15½\" × 15½\" × 14\" H; Total height 45\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenuine antique condition, consistent with many years of outdoor display. Both pieces show heavy surface oxidation and rust patina built up over decades, which is expected for cast iron of this age and contributes to their authenticity and character. \u003cem\u003ePlanter contents shown are not included. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollected Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCast iron garden ornament reached the height of its popularity in the nineteenth century, when campana-form urns became a staple of English and European estate gardens. Cast in two parts--urn and pedestal--and finished with decorative relief work, these pieces were built for permanence outdoors. Unlike reproduction iron, genuine antique examples develop a deep, uneven rust patina that can only occur through decades of true weather exposure, making each piece entirely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Collected It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe were drawn to this pair for their scale, their crisp relief detailing, and above all their surface--a rich, weathered patina that no amount of artificial aging can imitate. Sold together as a true matched pair, they carry an architectural presence that instantly elevates whatever they flank, whether planted with greenery or left bare to stand as sculptural ornament in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Inspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace this pair to flank a front entrance, frame the base of a staircase, or mark the start of a garden path for an instant sense of formality and symmetry. Planted with ferns, boxwood, or trailing ivy, they bring lush texture to a porch or terrace; left empty, they read as sculptural garden antiques. Underplant with seasonal blooms to refresh their look throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tisbury House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43626823843888,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5528\/2224\/files\/Antique_English_Cast_Iron_Planter_Urn_and_Pedestal.jpg?v=1789595154","url":"https:\/\/www.tisburyhouse.com\/products\/pair-of-antique-english-cast-iron-garden-urns-on-pedestals-19th-century-campana-style","provider":"Tisbury House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}