pair of rare Morning Glory garden urns by J L Mott

Antiques: Furnishings: Garden: Fixtures Pre 1900: item #821635
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Pair of large garden urns from the J L Mott Foundry NY ca 1870 in the Morning Glory pattern. The Smithsonian owns several of a variant on these it has used in the Edith Haupt Garden on the Mall. Bowl sides have highly decorative fluting ending in a protruding bottom faced with morning glory blooms, the decorative stems extending beneath. Each is 34" high, bowl diameter is 29"; base is 15" square. Stripped, rust-proofed and re-painted. In very good condition.

Egyptian revival cast iron garden urn ca 1880

Antiques: Furnishings: Garden: Fixtures Pre 1900: item #821600
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A very unusual and attractive garden urn in cast iron with "Egyptian revival" elements ca 1880. Basin is broad with lip decoration of alternating lotus and acanthus leaves, and is encircled by a garland of grape bunches and leaves. The column is fluted as is the base which has formalised lotus leaves in each corner. Urn is 26" wide, 23" high, 12.5" square at base. Stripped, rust-proofed and repainted; in excellent condition.

Kramer Bros garden urn with elaborate ears ca 1900

Antiques: Furnishings: Garden: Fixtures Pre 1900: item #821587
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Cast iron garden urn on plinth with elaborately scrolled ears and saw-toothed edge basin. Manufacturer's mark states "The Kramer Bros FDY Co Dayton O". In two pieces, ca 1900. 31" high, 31" wide; 21" diameter basin, 16" square at base. Stripped, rust-proofed and re-painted. In excellent condition.

Figural lead fountain of winged putti holding a dolphin

Antiques: Furnishings: Garden: Fixtures Pre 1900: item #811104
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Very dramatically posed winged putti tackling a dolphin ca 1900. Sculpture has a great sense of motion and fine detailing to go along with its wonderful lead patina. It is 24" high, and in excellent shape.

Bronze figural fountain of boy holding shell

Antiques: Furnishings: Garden: Fixtures Pre 1910: item #811102
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Figural fountain in bronze of standing boy, legs astride, contemplating raised shell, ca 1900. Finely rendered detail in boy's head and limbs - outstanding patina. Figure is 34" high including the rectangular base of 15" x 8.5".

Rare pair of Kramer "Athens Senior" garden urns ca 1910

Antiques: Furnishings: Garden: Fixtures Pre 1920: item #810921
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Rare set of cast iron garden urns on double plinths by the Kramer Bros. foundry. In the "Grecian" series, these "Athens Senior" urns were only manufactured for a short time, ca 1910, and are seldom seen. Clean and classic lines - ideal for interior or exterior use. Each is marked "Mfg by the Kramer Bros. FDY Co Dayton O". Each is 45" high overall, 40.5" wide, basin is 30.5" in diameter, base plinth is 9", second plinth is 21", urn is 15". Rustproofed and painted in matte black oil.

Pair of 19th c cast iron planter urns with cherub base

Antiques: Furnishings: Garden: Fixtures Pre 1900: item #809538
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Pair of 19th c. cast iron planter urns with cherub bases, painted white, 32" high. This is a very rare pair of Victorian garden urns that just came in form a CT Estate. There is some top lip damage to each of the urns. The top can be turned to put the damage to the rear so it is not noticeable. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish... Click for details

Set of four Tassa "cornucopia" urns w. Grecian plinths

Antiques: Furnishings: Garden: Fixtures Pre 1900: item #792888
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A rare set of four rare urns. Four early tassa style urns on Grecian pedestals with fantastical "cornucopia" ears - horns overflowing with fruit in an ornately interwoven design. The bowls have egg and dart rims and scalloped undersides. The urns - all one piece - sit on classic early Grecian plinths; the whole beautifully proportioned. Probably ca 1860. From a Baltimore estate. Identical urns, though without the Grecian base, are pictured in Barbara Israel p 152 fig 3.10. Each is 42" hi... Click for details

Terracotta birdbath with draped puti supporting basin

Antiques: Furnishings: Garden: Fixtures Pre 1900: item #792862
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Fine terracotta birdbath with wonderful patina, nineteenth century. Consists of draped puti with raised arms supporting bowl on head. 34" high; basin 12" diameter; base 9" in diameter. Some chipping at edge of bowl, otherwise excellent.

French terracotta garden urn on plinth, 19th century

Antiques: Furnishings: Garden: Fixtures Pre 1900: item #792612
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French urn with graciously curved scalloped underside and foliate handles set on a large plinth each side of which features the sculpted profile of 2 beautiful women (the faces are repeated on opposite sides). In terracotta it is in 3 pieces the bowl, bowl support and plinth. Wonderfully weathered surface; some wear at the top of the bowl support. Overall height 40.5"; urn height 15";urn width 29"; pedestal height 25.5"; pedestal base 18" square;