Bronzed Urns

Elevate your decor with this magnificent pair of antique Bourdois Bloch Paris urns, each featuring striking war scenery and adorned with exquisite bronz...

A decorative pair of Grand Tour bronze-patinated urns of ancient Greek 'volute krater' form,  Italy, 19th century. Why we like them We love the decorative look of these urns, evoking the Grand Tour travels of the 19th century. Perfect for lamp conversion. Design This shape was introduced in the late 6th century B.C. and was favoured by significant artists who worked in terracotta and in bronze. The earliest example in bronze belongs to the late 5th century B.C. and was found in a tomb in Agrigento. A characteristic of volute-krater handles is the fine articulation of the volute itself and of the lower terminals where they rested on the shoulder of the vase. Here, as in most metal examples, they assume the form of swans' heads. A pair of handles of this design is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Chiurazzi, De Angelis and Sommer where the main Neapolitan foundries that catered for the needs and tastes of the grand-tourists throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. They produced a wide range of fine quality objects, often using the museum casts...

Large bronze effect Chinese style urn Period late 20th c., antique style Composition Plaster/resin composite, bronze style antiqued finish Measures: Width 53 cm / 21 in ...

Early 19th century tinned copper Indo Persian Qajar bronzed lidded bowl. Qajar style vessel and cover with finely executed chased design all over in the form of flowing tendrils and ...

Pair of large classical figural urns each feature glass bowl and lid with bronzed cast attachments including finial, bellflower garland and wreath rim decoration, female caryatid han...

A large impressive pair of French Louis XVI style black marble urns with gilt bronze ormolu mounts. Draping floral swag. Laurel leaf design, face designed handles. Beautiful veining ...