Large Belle Époque Cast Iron Urn

Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration, this classic, garden, lidded finial, which is flanked by two grotesque portrait cartouches.  

The combination of the egg-and-dart motif, Ionic columns, and festive garlands give this freshly painted urn and plinth set a distinctly Classical feel. Re-popularized during the Neo-classical design age, beginning in the late 1700s and continuing today, the motifs on this urn and plinth call back to a time of Greek and Roman grandeur. The Campana (or Bell) shaped urn gained popularity in the early 1800s when they were praised for their tasteful shape, and as Downing (1815–52) stated, "There are few objects that may, with so much good effect, be introduced into the scenery of pleasure grounds, surrounding a tasteful villa, as the vase in its many varied forms.” These forms come together in an urn and plinth set that would be right at home in your serene and stately garden...

fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this classically shaped garden urn. Often used as memorials, this piece was purchased from an estate in the deep South. An impressive statement piece for the garden, this large metal vessel...

fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, offering this fantastic cast-iron fountain featuring Swans in a tight ring around the basin. In the style of the leading makers of the Edwardian garden ornament companies, this Cast iron egret fountain...

Cast iron urn, France, circa 1900. Classic Art Nouveau design with scrolled handles. Dark bronze patinated finish.

Neoclassical iron urn, aged patina. 20 H x 26.5 Top OAD x 12 Square base.

An imposing large-scale Cast Iron Urn, standing a majestic 4 feet tall. The casting boasts excellent definition, the urn features a striking pineapple-topped lid and grand Rams Horn ...

A very decorative French 19th century cast iron urn which is decorated with a pair of Lion heads. It has a beautiful patina with ol...