Large Handled Rococo 19th C French Cast Iron Urn with Faux Flowers
This very large tabletop cast iron urn has a lush romantic look, crisp detailed casting, oval base and oval handles in old silver paint. Filled to overflowing with fabulous faux flowers by Sari Weatherwax in shades of grey, green and white, it would make an incredible centerpiece on a large dining or side table. In wonderful condition, it has a weathered surface with a small amount of rusting commensurate with age. No chips, repairs, cracks or missing pieces.
France, CA 1890.
Dimensions listed below include the flowers. Without flowers, the urn measures 14" hi x 33" wide x 12" deep.
H: 31 in W: 33 in D: 22 in
Ref: CUR 1002
Large Handled Rococo 19th C French Cast Iron Urn with Faux Flowers
Pair of Stately 17th Century English Stone Urn Finials
We discovered this large pair of carved stone urn top finials in the far northern reaches of England. Amazing in form and size, their bowed and swagged decoration is subtle and elegant, while their sculptural essence shines. Imagine them raised atop heavy steel poles at differing heights in a contemporary garden or gracing a huge pair of stone pillars. Two old moss-filled cracks and parts of the upper edge surface were repaired with cast stone in the late 18th or early 19th C. The warm, honey-colored surface is appropriately and beautifully weathered with some greening that will turn into moss if they are placed in a shady and moist area. Completely solid and resistant to our Northeastern winters. We have drilled the top of our stone wall to accept their iron pintles so they stand upright. Just gorgeous!
England, late 17th C.
H: 16.5 in D: 24 in
Price: $12,000
Ref: FBF 1011
Pair of Stately 17th Century English Stone Urn Finials
Rare Pair of French Terracotta Armorial Griffins, Signed "Merareau"
Superlative in all respects, this proper opposing pair of French hand-modeled terracotta armorial griffins has traces of blue paint and is signed "Merareau '94" on both statues. With incredible detail, these figures are rare, rare, rare and feature a lovely, age- appropriate surface. There are losses and a old repair to the front and back edges of bases and one wing, along with minor restoration to the beak of one. These griffins would be sensational perched on your entrance gate piers or atop a stone wall flanking the entrance to your garden.
France, 1894.
H: 24 in D: 13 in W: 32 in
Ref: SAN 1005
Rare Pair of French Terracotta Armorial Griffins, Signed "Merareau"
English 19th C Cast Iron Conservatory Table with White Marble Top
This lovely cast iron table base is from Birmingham and is signed on the feet by its maker, Gaskill and Chambers. Its original grey marble top was broken in shipment, so we have paired it with a late 19th C white marble top with 3 finished edges (the back edge is raw). It's the perfect accent piece for your sunroom or conservatory, outside for meals, or as a small serving table. In lovely condition, the top has a few age appropriate nicks top and surface rusting to the painted base.
English, CA 1880.
H: 28.5 in D: 22.5 in W: 39.25 in
Ref: FTCO 1026
English 19th C Cast Iron Conservatory Table with White Marble Top
Pair of French 19th C Estate-Sized French Limestone Finials with Vine Decoration
This pair of very large finials (each in two parts) is hand-carved from French limestone and features a rare swirled incised vine decoration to the conical tops. Beautifully weathered to a very pale grey, they will make a stunning statement perched atop the entrance gate piers to your home or flanking a grand entrance way. One base suffered some breakage long before we bought it, but has been professionally restored and looks quite good. Minor chips and knocks typical for pieces of this age. PLEASE NOTE that there are natural striations in the stone, and these are not cracks.
France, CA 1830.
H: 33 in D: 16 in
Price: $9,400, the pair
Ref: FBF 1048
Pair of French 19th C Estate-Sized French Limestone Finials with Vine Decoration
