19th c. American Cast Iron Dolphin Bird Bath or Planter with Sea Shell Font
Located in Litchfield, CT
A fine 19th century bird bath of exceptional quality. The bowl is a thick iron scallop shell resting on a Dolphin's tail all on a stepped base.
Iron
Vintage Cast Lead Shell Form Bird Bath, 1920's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Cast Lead Shell Form Bird Bath, circa 1920's. Stylized'Dolphin base.'
Lead
Vintage Fiske School Cast Iron Poseiden Garden Bird Bath Cherub and Dolphin
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Fiske School Poseiden cast iron garden bird bath features central cherub in the bowl seated atop plinth surrounded by dolphin and painted white, 20th century.
Iron
Cast Stone Dolphin Bird Bath
Located in Stamford, CT
Old English cast stone dolphin bird bath, in two pieces.
Lead Stephen C. Markham Dolphin Bird Bath
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This type of ornamental garden element will develop a natural patina through the years, creating a naturalistic, softened elegance. This bird bath includes its own lead bird perched ...
Lead
$2,660Sale Price|30% Off
H 40.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Cast Stone Pedestal and Shell Form Bird Bath
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique cast stone and shell form birdbath. Great antique condition, nice wear and aged patina will add interest to any outdoor space.
Cast Stone
Georgian Revival Garden Tazza Font Stone Urn Bird Bath
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Georgian revival garden tazza Quirky little urn on stand that could also function as a nice bird bath Crafted from reconstituted stone with lovely weathere...
Stone
Well Weathered Shell Birdbath
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice well weathered stone birdbath, twisted stem and lovely shell bowl, in very good overall condition. 31" high 21" diameter You are welcome to view this item at our showr...
Cast Stone
Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Flower Bird Bath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal bird bath. Done in a cast concrete with a charming flower design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Concrete
19th Century Neoclassical Cast Stone Bird Bath for Garden Decor
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An sublime late 19th century English, cast stone bird bath for Neoclassical beauty in any garden or patio that both people and avian visitors can enjoy. The wide, shallow bowl rests ...
Stone
Cast Iron Chambord Style Garden Urn, France, circa 1910
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Cast Iron Chambord Style Garden Urn, France, circa 1910. A petite size with weathered finish and scroll style handles.
Iron
$8,500
H 29.5 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
American Figural Boy Lead Bird Bath Holding Shell w/ Dove On Circular Base, 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American figural boy lead bird bath holding shell above head with dove perched on rim while standing on a circular molded base, Mid 19th Century
Lead
Antique Handyside Cast Iron Tazza Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century cast iron tazza urn, made by Handyside, steeped in character with surface rust and old flaking paint. With its beautiful shallow bowl and traditional pedestal...
Iron, Metal
Cast Iron Birdbath with Wavy Rim and Decorative Birds
Located in Marbella, ES
A charming birdbath crafted from cast iron with a delicate, aged white finish. Its wide, undulating rim adds movement and elegance, while the two decorative birds perched on the edge...
Iron
Vintage Galvanized Metal Bird Bath with Architectural Pedestal, 31” Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bring timeless character to your outdoor living space with this impressive vintage molded galvanized metal bird bath, featuring a beautifully scalloped basin supported by an elegant ...
Steel
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Glazed Terracotta and Plaster Bird Bath
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 20th century neoclassical glazed terracotta and plaster bird bath with all-over faux marble cream toned glaze, with cast terracotta round shallow well surmounting a plaster flu...
Terracotta, Plaster
Late 20th Century Grotto Style Cast Concrete Shell Birdbath
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderfully sculptural vintage cast concrete birdbath in the form of a stylized clam shell, raised on a substantial fluted pedestal base. The deeply molded basin and dark, weathere...
Concrete
Reclaimed Victorian Style Lead Birdbath
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful reclaimed Victorian style lead birdbath surmounted by three perched birds. This Victorian birdbath has a simple yet elegant design for a classically styled traditional g...
Lead
Antique Shell Form Lead Garden Basin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and heavy Neoclassical style lead shell form Garden Water Basin in the form of a large Scallop Shell. Dimensions: 28" x 23" x 5 5/8" H Condition: Please see detail photos...
Lead
19th Century Cast Iron Urn Planter on Plinth, Late Victorian Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Crusty 19th century cast iron urn or planter on a plinth. All iron is solid and in good condition. Rusty finish is superficial. Good proportions, classical details.
Iron
English Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Birdbath
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb original high quality cast iron Coalbrookdale Victorian bird bath. Wide basin top with decorative detailing to the stem, over a triform base on scrolled feet. Superb colou...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Antique Celadon Bird Bath by Wu Jian'an, Art Nouveau Porcelain
By Wu Jian'an
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th. century celadon crackle glazed bird bath featuring a large scalloped bowl on stand.
Porcelain
Antique Bronze Frog Fountain, verde green patina
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Bronze Frog Fountain, verde green patina..Wonderful life-like frog sculpture..Set up for water feature (see photo).
Bronze
Antique Italian Bronze Boy Fountain or Bird Bath Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
With wonderful aged patina, whether a water feature or a standalone sculpture, this wonderful 20th Century Bronze Fountain or Bird Bath will charm the most discriminating art lover....
Bronze
French Solid Cast Iron Garden Urn Planter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Old Cast Iron Classic Urn Planter, France. Exceptional and substantial in its own right, this cast iron piece featuring amazing original patina. Its timeless design lends itsel...
Iron
Cast Aluminum Lions Head Wall Fountain Planter Patterson London 1893
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous wall fountain or planter in aluminum. Cast lions Head and Patterson London 1893. Lots of patina on this one, peeling white paint. In excellent vintage condition with minimal...
Aluminum
$7,891
H 55.12 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Hand-carved Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
Wood
Antique Lead Scallop Shaped Bird Bath
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique early 20th century bird bath in the form of a scallop shell, sourced from a country house in England. This thickly cast lead bird bath has characteristic weathering speckl...
Metal, Lead
Faux Bois Bird Bath
Located in New York, NY
A French mid 20th century faux bois garden bird bath. This cast stone garden ornament features a lovely faux bois pedestal base with faux bois top for a shallow birdbath. Wear consis...
Concrete
$2,850
H 12.5 in W 16 in D 15 in
English Midcentury Lead Bird Bath Depicting a Shell with Squirrel and Bird
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English lead bird bath from the mid 20th century, with squirrel and bird sitting on a shell. Created in England during the midcentury period, this lead bird bath features a scallo...
Lead
Reclaimed Victorian Style Lead Birdbath
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful reclaimed lead birdbath attributed to the Bromsgrove Guild of Applied Arts. Incorporating Victorian and Edwardian styles and surmounted by decorative spiralling snail s...
Lead
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