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English Victorian Red Clay Terrocotta Chimney Pots Garden Planter Rhubarb Forcer
English Victorian Red Clay Terrocotta Chimney Pots Garden Planter Rhubarb Forcer

English Victorian Red Clay Terrocotta Chimney Pots Garden Planter Rhubarb Forcer

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

Thy can also be used  as Rhubarb Forcers, placed on top of a few rows of loosely placed bricks these can nestle neatly on top of your Rhubarb creating a visually pleasing feature in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1880 ENGLISH TERRACOTTA SEAKALE RHUBARB FORCER POT PLANTER
ANTiQUE CIRCA 1880 ENGLISH TERRACOTTA SEAKALE RHUBARB FORCER POT PLANTER

ANTiQUE CIRCA 1880 ENGLISH TERRACOTTA SEAKALE RHUBARB FORCER POT PLANTER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this antique Circa 1880-1900 English Terracotta Seakake Rhubarb Forcer pot Please note: The delivery fee sh...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

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Large 19th Century Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer
Large 19th Century Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

Large 19th Century Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

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H 22.25 in W 19 in D 8.5 in

Large 19th Century Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

Located in London, GB

Of tall bell-shaped form with waisted neck, the lathe-turned terracotta body with superb lichen and moss patina, the lid missing, England, mid-late 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

English Rhubarb Forcer or Cloche of Terra Cotta
English Rhubarb Forcer or Cloche of Terra Cotta

English Rhubarb Forcer or Cloche of Terra Cotta

Located in Austin, TX

Rhubarb forcers are bell-shaped pots with a lid covered opening at the top.

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20th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

A Unique Pair of English Bell-Form Terra Cotta Rhubarb Forcers
A Unique Pair of English Bell-Form Terra Cotta Rhubarb Forcers

A Unique Pair of English Bell-Form Terra Cotta Rhubarb Forcers

Located in San Francisco, CA

A unique pair of English bell-form terra cotta rhubarb forcers; each with rolled lip above a robust bell-form body graduating to the rolled base

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Vintage 1960s English Planters and Jardinieres

Unusual Set of  French Large-Scaled Terra Cotta Rhubarb Forcers
Unusual Set of  French Large-Scaled Terra Cotta Rhubarb Forcers

Unusual Set of French Large-Scaled Terra Cotta Rhubarb Forcers

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and rare set of 5 French large-scaled terra cotta conical-form rhubarb starters; each tall urn of conical form with rolled lip above a flared body flanked by 2 handles

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Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Victorian Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer
Victorian Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

Victorian Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

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H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Victorian Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

Located in Ongar, GB

A nice late Victorian terracotta Rhubarb forcer with original lid which are often missing.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Victorian Rhubarb Forcer
Victorian Rhubarb Forcer

Victorian Rhubarb Forcer

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H 27 in Dm 20 in

Victorian Rhubarb Forcer

Located in Middleburg, VA

We have two terracotta rhubarb forcers with a rich, mossy patina. Beautiful and functional elements for any garden.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Victorian Rhubarb Forcer
Victorian Rhubarb Forcer

Victorian Rhubarb Forcer

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H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in

Victorian Rhubarb Forcer

Located in Middleburg, VA

We have two of these terracotta rhubarb forcers which still retain their original lids.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Victorian Terracotta Bottleneck Rhubarb Forcers
Pair of Victorian Terracotta Bottleneck Rhubarb Forcers

Pair of Victorian Terracotta Bottleneck Rhubarb Forcers

Located in Shustoke, GB

The most beautiful and rare pair of Victorian terracotta bottleneck rhubarb forcers. Both in very good condition and beautifully weathered, stamped William Thomas & Co Ltd Wellington...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

English 19th Century Lichen Encrusted Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer
English 19th Century Lichen Encrusted Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

English 19th Century Lichen Encrusted Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

Located in Shustoke, GB

A truly wonderful, late 19th century, terracotta rhubarb forcer, beautifully patinated and encrusted with lichen.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Rhubarb Forcer by T Richings Pottery Grantham
19th Century Rhubarb Forcer by T Richings Pottery Grantham

19th Century Rhubarb Forcer by T Richings Pottery Grantham

Located in Shustoke, GB

A wonderful 19th century terracotta rhubarb forcer, with lid, stamped T Richings Pottery, Grantham.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Gorgeous Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer
Gorgeous Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

Gorgeous Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

Located in Woodbury, CT

This lovely terracotta forcing pot dates to the late 19th C. Although the lid is missing, it has exceptional surface and is in terrific condition. These forcers are not only decorati...

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Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Signed Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer with Lid
Signed Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer with Lid

Signed Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer with Lid

Located in Woodbury, CT

This beautiful terracotta forcing pot dates to the late 19th C and comes with its original lid. It is signed on the shoulder by its maker, Sankey & Son, Nottingham. These forcers a...

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Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Fabulous Large Waisted Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer
Fabulous Large Waisted Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

Fabulous Large Waisted Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer

Located in Woodbury, CT

This terracotta forcing pot dates to the late 19th C and is of unusual form and very tall. Although the lid is missing, it has great surface and a lovely rolled rim. These forcers ar...

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Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Medium English Terracotta Rhubarb Forcing Pot with Weathered Patina
Medium English Terracotta Rhubarb Forcing Pot with Weathered Patina

Medium English Terracotta Rhubarb Forcing Pot with Weathered Patina

Located in Woodbury, CT

We love old English forcing pots and have three beauties, of which this is the medium-sized one. With a lovely scrolled neck, and in very good condition, it would be lovely in a pota...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Tall English Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer Pot with Scrolled Neck and Rim
Tall English Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer Pot with Scrolled Neck and Rim

Tall English Terracotta Rhubarb Forcer Pot with Scrolled Neck and Rim

Located in Woodbury, CT

We love old English forcing pots and have three beauties, of which this is the largest. With a lovely scrolled neck and rim, and in very good condition (there is a minor rim chip, bu...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Tall Terracotta Covered Rhubarb Forcer
Tall Terracotta Covered Rhubarb Forcer

Tall Terracotta Covered Rhubarb Forcer

Located in Woodbury, CT

This beautiful terracotta forcing pot dates to the early 20th century, although the lid is likely a late 20th century replacement. Beautiful surface and condition, we would prefer to...

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Vintage 1930s English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

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Rhubarb Forcer For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rhubarb forcer available at 1stDibs. A rhubarb forcer — often made from ceramic, terracotta and pottery — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rhubarb forcer — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A rhubarb forcer is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Rhubarb Forcer?

Prices for a rhubarb forcer can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $700 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,116.

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