Pair of Tall Cast Iron Medici Urns on Pedestals with French Republic Medallions
We found these urns and pedestals in different parts of France, and have made, what we think is, a successful marriage of them. The urns, which are made of cast iron, with everted lobed rims and quarter-lobed bodies, are in excellent antique condition and retain some of their original blueish green paint, although they have a fair bit of surface rust. The pedestals, which were originally République Française (French Republic) lantern pedestals, are aso cast iron and feature an elaborate scrolled “RF” on the front side. Please note that one of the “RF” signatures has a part missing. Also in their original blueish-green paint, they have moderate surface rusting that works very well with the urns.
Urns: France, CA 1930-1950
Pedestals: France, CA 1880
Urns: H: 30 in Diameter: 22 in Foot: 10” sq
Pedestals: H: 37.41 in D: 14.96 in W: 14.95 in. Removable square on top = 8.66 in square
Ref: CUR 1085 & SPE 1028
