Pair of French 18th C Hand-Carved Single Limestone Capitals from Arcachon
French, CA 1780
H: 13.25 in W: 23 in D: 23 in
Ref: FTCO 1030 A, B
SOLD
Pair of French 18th C Hand-Carved Double Limestone Capitals from Arcachon
French, CA 1780
H: 13.25 in. W: 33 in. D: 21.50
Ref: FTCO 1029 A, B
18th CA Double Limestone Capitals
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Two Pairs of French 18th C Hand-Carved Stone Bench or Table Bases
These hand-hewn stone plinths likely were original foundation stones and bear a resemblance to staddlestone bases, but are shorter and more stout. Carved from a very hard heavily-fossilized stone, one pair measures 17" high while the other pair is 18" high. The stone is extremely durable and can remain outside uncovered year-round even in the most harsh climates. We envision them as the four pillars to a massive stone-topped coffee table, as bench legs, or individually, as side or cocktail tables finished with round stone tops in the garden. And of course, you can cut or bury them to equal heights if you want all four. Stone bases such as these come along very rarely, so make haste! When purchasing, please let us know which height you prefer.
French, CA 1780
H: 18 in W: 15.5 in D: 15.5 in
Ref: SPE 1033, SPE 1034
Two Pairs of French 18th C Hand-Carved Stone Bench or Table Bases
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Three Enormous 18th C Hand-Carved Belgian Bluestone Pot au Feu (Flame) Finials
These incredible flame finials once graced a private castle just outside of Nemur, Belgium and they are exceptional in all respects. Deeply and crisply carved, each features an intricate flame rising from a semi-lobed body on a rising, flared socle that terminates in a square foot. Each has its own short pedestal, also hand-carved in bluestone. All are in wonderful antique condition and are resplendent with a heavily-lichened patina. All have age-related surface crazing cracks that are not meaningful to their lifetime, as bluestone is very hard and can winter outside uncovered in all climates if installed on a stone footing. The finial in the front center position has had a recent repair just below the flame, done by a master artisan, and shown in the photos. Prior to the repair, the finial had a circumferential crack extending about 1/2 of the way around the finial but there was no movement, so it was not a full-thickness crack. Regardless, it is an excellent repair, color matched to the stone, and it is not evident unless you are looking for it. Place these regal finials flanking your front door, or to mark the entrance to your garden for a stunning effect. We are selling them as 1 single (the front center one) and 1 pair (the two to the rear in the photos), but have priced them individually, although you may buy all three. Approximate weight is 350 lbs. each.
Belgium, CA 1780
Finials: H: 40 in Diameter: 18 in Foot: 12.63 in sq.
Bases: 16 in square x 6 in high
Overall: H: 46 in Diameter: 18 in Foot: 16 in sq.
Ref: FBF 1073, FBF 1074
Three Enormous 18th C Hand-Carved Belgian Bluestone Pot au Feu (Flame) Finials
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Set of Five French 19th C Cast Iron Bollards with Chains and Rosettes
Most homes and gardens have a spot that needs to be cordoned off to prevent unwanted access and these fabulous bollards with their original chains will do it in style! When we bought them, they had no way of being stabilized in an upright position, so we had custom, heavy-duty pointed stakes about 20” high welded to the bottom of each bollard so they are easily inserted into the ground and stay where you put them…no concrete footing needed. Each bollard is separated by a chain that should hook onto connectors on the bollards, but sadly, there are no hooks on the chains. Instead, the chains have a blunt end with screws that have long ago rusted in place and so hooks will need to be crafted. There are 4 chains without rosettes, and 2 chains with rosettes that measure 64.25 inches in length and the rosettes were made to attach to a wall. Please note that the bollards measure 4 inches diameter at the base (and include pintles for driving them into the ground), and 5.5 inches at the top where the chains connect. The height without the pintles measures 39.5 inches, while the height including the pintles is 59.5 inches. The bollards, chains and rosettes have a beautiful rusty patina commensurate with age and wear, but they can always be sandblasted and repainted if you like.
France, CA 1870
Bollards with Stakes: H: 59.5 in
Bollards: without Stakes: H: 39.5 in
4 Chains without Rosettes: 64.25 in long
2 Chains with Rosettes: L: 64.25 in long
Rosettes: Diameter: 5 in
Ref: POR 1035
Set of Five French 19th C Cast Iron Bollards with Original Chains and Rosettes
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Pair Tall French 19th C Wrought Iron Plant Stands
Pieces that add height to your terrace or garden are always in high demand and we found these lovely 19th C wrought iron plant stands near St. Émilion. Hand-wrought and in old slightly-chippy white over green paint with small areas of surface rusting, they are beautifully-constructed and properly balanced so that they will support large plants without tipping. Each stand has a long and newish bolt inside the top ring that we think allows you to anchor the bottom of the flowerpot to the stand. The overall scrolling form is airy without being too delicate. We love the worn paint as is, but it can always be refinished to a color you prefer. Wonderful inside or out, they will give you decades of pleasure and utility. No worries about leaving these outside year-round, but we would recommend covering them to preserve the paint. Weight is approximately 40 lbs. per stand.
France, CA 1860
H: 50.75 in Top Diameter: 16.25 in Base Diameter: 26.5 in Top Ring Diameter: 4 in
Ref: POT 1237
Pair Tall French Wrought Iron Plant Stands
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Rare Large Willy Guhl Dog House with Original Pan
Designed by the iconic Willy Guhl in the 1960s and made of strong and lightweight fiber cement by Eternit, SA of Switzerland, this dog house with its original removable pan is the larger of two sizes designed by Guhl. It is in fabulous condition with no cracks, repairs or missing pieces. It is rare to find this large size complete with its original bottom and in such wonderful condition. Perfect in a contemporary garden to lend an interesting and functional element that will provide shade for your dog or cat. The patina is presently mottled with outlines of vines that were removed from its surface in the past but will weather over quickly if placed in a shady moist spot.
Swiss, CA 1960s.
Dog House: H: 31.50 in W: 38 in D: 27 in
Opening: H: 19.25 in W: 12.63 in
Ref: FDH 1002
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French Terracotta Chimney Topper Garden Lantern
Occasionally we find nicely patinated chimney toppers in France and this is an unusual one because it has an incised heart. In very good condition with weathering and some lichen, it has a few minor chips. Place a pillar candle on a saucer inside and voila!, a beautiful and unusual lighting accent for your table, inside or out.
France, CA 1940
H: 7.5 in D: 7.75 in Base: 7.75 in
Ref: LCT 1009
French Terracotta Chimney Topper Garden Lantern
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Four Mid-19th C French Numbered Carved Stone Mile Markers
We love historical architectural pieces and these four carved stone distance markers came from outside the city of Nancy in France. Each features remnants of old yellow and white paint and they have large carved numbers in them: Numbers 11, 12, 13 and 16. Perfect to mark your address, they are in very good antique condition and very solid. The one with #13 has a large chip out of the top right-hand side, but is still quite striking. Number 11 has additional writing on it “Pann 3” but we do not know its origin or meaning. Priced and sold individually.
France, CA 1840
H: 16.14 in D: 11.02 in W: 13.78 in
Ref: OSM 1007 - 1010
Four Mid-19th C French Numbered Carved Stone Mile Markers
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Enormous Early 20th C Wrought Iron American Arbor
Large, well-priced garden structures are particularly difficult to find, but we scored a winner in this American wrought iron arbor dating to the 1920s. In two sections that screw together at the top, it features a sturdy riveted wrought iron frame with lovely cross-hatched undulating thick wire attached to the frame. True and straight in form, and with no repairs or missing pieces, it will support pretty much any climber except for aggressive wisteria that when mature, is too heavy for all antique arbors. Imagine this beauty at the far end of an allée covered in Montana Rubens Clematis or Flowering Trumpet Vine. In an old black painted surface with some surface rusting, this arbor is lovely and durable in all climates and we love its look as is, but can have it sandblasted and powder-coated or re-painted to your custom specifications for a modest up-charge. Please note that the depth without the feet is listed below, but the depth including the feet is 32 inches.
United States, CA 1920
H: 106.5 in D: 23.75 in W: 82.5 in
Ref: POR 1004
Enormous Early 20th C Wrought Iron American Arbor
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Magnificent 19th C French Wrought Iron 24 Ft. Long Pergola with Original Brackets
This is truly a very special piece! Sourced from a bistro in Lyon, France, this massive curved-end wrought iron pergola is 24 feet long and features decorative rosettes, its original paint with surface rusting throughout, and four enormous hand-wrought brackets. The frame was originally inserted into a stone wall with the brackets supporting the 4 intersecting rails to provide shade for the bistro's diners. The original insertion parts are still on the brackets, but we have had a massive steel back railing constructed to support the entire structure, as the original one was left behind in the bistro's walls. The frame is now meant to be wall-mounted on a very sturdy wall. The frame separates into two 12 foot long pieces, making transport a bit more easy, but the total frame weight is around 2500 lbs, so a forklift is required to load and unload. A very special piece that you will never find again, it will make your garden!
France, CA 1870
Pergola: H: 3.94 in D: 51.5 in W: 24 feet
Brackets: H: 57.88 in D: 42.52 in W: 1.96 in
Ref: POR 1025
Magnificent 19th C French Wrought Iron 24 Ft. Long Pergola with Original Brackets
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19th C French Arch-Top Square Arbor with Eight-Armed Plant Hanger
This combination of pieces is truly stunning. The 19th Century square wrought iron arbor has been heightened by seamlessly adding several feet of matching pointed steel stakes to each leg that makes insertion into the ground a breeze. The similarly-aged eight-armed plant hanger is all hand-forged and has been hung from the center of the arbor to create more visual mass and provide a spot to hang 8 lush flower pots that will provide immediate shade while your climbers are getting started on the frame. When installed and planted, you will have a fabulous garden centerpiece that can fit a small table and four chairs for dining or, as shown in the photos, house a large fountain for added oomph. Please note that the copper fountain is not included in the price, but is available for $11,750.
France, CA 1880
Arbor: H: 84.75 in D: 65.5 in W: 65.5 in
Plant Hanger: H: 20 in Diameter: 54.5 in
Ref: POR 1046 & CPL 1004
19th C French Arch-Top Square Arbor with Eight-Armed Plant Hanger
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Two French Wrought Iron Window Boxes
These two sweet window boxes are fabricated from wrought and sheet iron and have a delicate curve to them at each front. Painted a dark green with some light surface rusting, they would serve as ideal trays for potted plants, either on the ground or raised up on a table.
The larger one measures 44.25" wide x 8 3/8" high x 12.5" depth x 2 3/8" tray height.
The smaller one measures 31.5" wide x 6 7/8" high x 11" deep x 2 3/8" tray height.
France, CA 1950
Ref: POT 1032
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Rare French Faux Bois Balcony
What a rare find! This long three-sided faux bois balconiere (balcony) originally fronted a pair of French doors and has its original bottom and three sides. Perfect as a decorative piece to hold flower pots, or get more creative and use it as a fireplace fender. Good condition (a couple of dings and worn spots) with a nicely-weathered surface and some moss.
France, CA 1920.
H: 9 in D: 11.5 in W: 73.5 in
Ref: POR 1034
SOLD
Magnificent Pair of 17th C Carved Stone Heraldic Plaques of York and Lancaster
These fabulous and very large hand-carved stone plaques depict the heraldic symbols of the Houses of York and Lancaster (the War of the Roses). In overall good condition, with old iron repairs to the sides and a few cracks, they are completely solid and loaded with moss. The bas relief carving is crisp and deep and features the Roses of York and Lancaster, surrounded by leaves and with the name of each house at the bottom. Removed from a prominent estate in Gloucestershire, where they were moved to in the early 18th C, these plaques likely date to the 17th C. They would make magnificent adornments to your country estate, affixed to or embedded in a wall or in gate piers.
England, CA 1680.
H: 47.5 in D: 6 in W: 26.5 in
Ref: DSP 1026
Magnificent Pair of 17th C Carved Stone Heraldic Plaques of York and Lancaster
Magnificent Pair of 17th C Carved Stone Heraldic Plaques of York and Lancaster
