Antique Blue john Urns

This beautiful ornamental urn is carved of rare Blue John Derbyshire spar, taken from the now-extinct Blue John Cavern in Derbyshire, England. Crafted in a classically-inspired shape, this closed urn evokes the elegance of the Georgian period. Since the Roman era, Blue John was used to create fine decorative wares. This intriguing stone demands a great deal of skill in its handling and was the material most favored by silversmith Matthew Boulton, especially for the creation of his stoneware vases. A soft and brittle stone, it responds very quickly to heat, and must be carefully dried in order to retain its original color. This urn is wonderful example of Blue John artistry, circa 1810 Measures: 11 5/8" high Discovered by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, Blue John stone...

This important George III blue John urn is attributed to famed Swedish architect Sir William Chambers. The solid piece is carved entirely from rare Blue...

Pair of attractive blue John decorative urns, English 19th century, w. bulbous bodies in exquisite purple-blue and golden tones, with white marble finials and bases, standing on a bl...

An antique early 20th century black granite garden urn with handles in neoclassical style. An unusual decorative piece, this urn has an oval form with two handles on a waisted circul...

Small 19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted. Originally used to store and preserve food.

Magnificent antique porcelain Urn "Schauspielhaus In Berlin" This large vase (weight 8 kg/ 16 pounds) contains stylistic elements of the Re...