Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15

A Pair of Black Cast-Iron Urns by J.W. Fiske

About the Item

A pair of cast-iron “Poplar” urns on pedestals by J.W. Fiske Iron Works, the urns with arabesque handles with rosette flourishes and pointed scalloped rims, the bodies of the urns with acanthus leaf motif, and the fluted socles with modified egg and dart motif at the bases, marked “J.W. FISKE/ NO. 21 & 23/ BARCLAY ST. N.Y.”, on molded square pedestals with inset panels and flared base, American (New York), 1874-1892. 51 ins. high overall; urns 28.5 ins. high, 32.75 ins. wide including handles, 26 ins. diameter of bowl; pedestals 22.5 ins. high, 17.5 ins. square. J.W. Fiske Iron Works, one of the premier retailers of cast-iron ornamental wares in the mid-to-late nineteenth century, operated in numerous locations in New York City over a period of several decades. Between the years 1874 to 1892, the business was headquartered at 21 & 23 Barclay Street in New York City. The mark on these urns enables us to date them quite precisely.
  • Creator:
    J.W. Fiske & Company (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51 in (129.54 cm)Width: 32.75 in (83.19 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1874-1892
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Katonah, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 064171stDibs: LU864438734012
More From This SellerView All
  • Pair of White Marble Urns on Tall White Marble Pedestals
    Located in Katonah, NY
    A pair of carved marble urns, each with double-looped handles, the urn body with portrait busts and grapevines, the motifs and overall shape of the urns inspired by the Warwick Vase,...
    Category

    20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Urns

    Materials

    Marble

  • Pair of Small Steel Grey Cast-Iron Urns
    By Deville & Cie
    Located in Katonah, NY
    A pair of small cast-iron urns, each body of bulbous, semi-lobed form, the flared rims and circular integral bases ornamented with egg and dart motif, marked “Deville Paillette & Cie...
    Category

    Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

    Materials

    Iron

  • Early Marked Cast Iron Bench by Robert Wood of Philadelphia
    By Robert Wood (American)
    Located in Katonah, NY
    An early, rare cast-iron settee by Robert Wood of Philadelphia, marked “....Maker Ridge Road Phila”, the back with four leafy scrollwork splats, the crest ...
    Category

    Antique 1840s American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

    Materials

    Iron

  • A Pair of Stoneware Statues of Commerce and Knowledge
    By Doulton Lambeth
    Located in Katonah, NY
    A fine and rare pair of stoneware figures representing Commerce and Knowledge, possibly produced by Doulton & Co. of Lambeth, England, the figure of Knowledge depicted as a youth, classically robed and seated on a tree trunk, with open book in proper left hand and stylus in proper right hand, the figure of Commerce depicted as a youthful Hermes, the Greek god of trade, commerce and communications, partially draped, wearing a winged helmet and holding a caduceus, standing alongside a barrel topped with a book and a money pouch, English, ca. 1870. Each figure 47 ins. high. Knowledge 20 ins. wide, 16 ins. deep. Commerce 20 ins. wide, 16 ins. deep. On associated composition stone square pedestals...
    Category

    Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Statues

    Materials

    Stoneware

  • Painted French Pair of Terracotta Pastoral Figures
    Located in Katonah, NY
    A pair of stoneware pastoral figures on cylindrical pedestals, the male figure in peasant dress with sheaf of wheat on proper right shoulder and the female figure, also in rustic dre...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Statues

    Materials

    Terracotta

  • White Wrought-Iron Dining Table from Kykuit
    Located in Katonah, NY
    A set of four quarter-circular wrought-iron tables, with glass inserts, grouped in a circle, American, ca. 1940. Some photos taken without glass inserts. A very flexible and useful table that works in so many situations and one that is from a very distinguished family. Provenance: Kykuit, Rockefeller...
    Category

    Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

    Materials

    Iron

You May Also Like
  • Pair of Cast Iron Figural Garden Urns with Cherubs & Rams Heads
    By J.W. Fiske & Company
    Located in Port Jervis, NY
    Fabulous and spectacular pair of heavy duty cast iron garden urns with amazing figural cherubs and rams heads for handles. Very thick and detailed castings, ribbed center utn with full bodied cherubs holding a candleholder. Large rams heads with horns...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s Unknown Baroque Revival Urns

    Materials

    Iron

  • 19th Century Pair of Black Cast Iron Urns
    Located in Dublin 8, IE
    19th century pair of black cast iron urns with baluster pillars and unusual cabbage leaf tops sitting on solid tapering squared bases. The detailed leaf patterns decorating these urn...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Irish Early Victorian Urns

    Materials

    Iron

  • Pair of Antique English Cast Iron Urns
    Located in Calgary, Alberta
    Pair of antique Victorian English country garden cast iron urns. These traditional campana urns have a semi-lobed and fluted body on a rising circular stem sitting on a square base, ...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century British Victorian Urns

    Materials

    Iron

  • Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Outdoor Urns
    Located in New York, NY
    Pair of American Victorian painted cast iron outdoor urns with scroll form handles and scalloped round edge raised on a separate square base.    
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Urns

    Materials

    Iron

  • Pair of Cast Iron Victorian Urns
    Located in Benington, Herts
    A fine quality pair of cast iron polished Victorian urns. This pair of Victorian cast iron urns in my eyes are cracking models with egg and dart moulded ...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Urns

    Materials

    Iron

  • Pair of Napoleon Cast Iron Urns
    Located in Washington, DC
    A pair of Napoleon cast iron urns.
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns

    Materials

    Iron

Recently Viewed

View All