An early Doulton & Co. antique window planter, made in the mid to late 1800s. Stonewares of this design were included in the Doulton & Co. catalogue of 1893 (pictured) as a Mignonette Box, suggesting that this was once used for planting flowers or herbs. Extremely decorative, this trough planter provides a glimpse into styles
A painted neoclassical cast iron stove in the form of a classical urn after a design by Robert Adam attributed to Carron Iron Company circa 1780. Originating from Scotland, this urn is of George III style. A similar urn can be found on display in the V&A Museum, London of which it is described as
A large antique buff terracotta garden urn by J. M. Blashfield (unsigned) circa 1860. This huge urn is of impressive scale, standing out as the centrepiece of a garden or courtyard! This antique terracotta urn features in the 1857 Blashfield catalogue (pictured) and is of classic style with a plain, tapering body above a gadrooned
This Victorian era antique cast iron trough is a beautiful feature for a traditional garden or country courtyard. Once used as a water trough, it is elevated by a pair of shaped limestone stands, making it ideal for use as a large, raised planter for flowers and garden greenery. Dating from the late 19th century,
A pair of 240-year-old late 18th century English carved limestone garden urns from Aske Hall, North Yorkshire, dispersed as part of a three day auction sale in 1994. Aske Hall is a Georgian country house that originates from as early as the 15th century. It’s gardens and parkland are attributed to Capability Brown, the UK’s
A very large antique limestone trough planter or fountain circa 1800. It is extremely rare to find a limestone trough like this with so little weathering and losses after more than 220 years. Originating from late 18th century England, this antique limestone trough tells the story of a talented maker with evidence of chisel and
An impressive set of three large scale antique terracotta urns or vases in the classical style, perfect for use as statuary or planters in a garden. Dating from the 19th century, these antique garden urns have stood the test of time for more than 140 years and are in good condition. Each is reasonably wide,
A very rare pair of antique terracotta Warwick vases circa 1880 with socles stamped ‘John Matthews Royal Pottery, Weston Super Mare’ and embellished with a royal crest. These 140-year-old garden vases have a lightly weathered appearance, making a characterful addition to any garden or interior. The Royal Pottery In the 19th century, Weston-super-Mare was home
A pair of mid to late 19th century French terracotta garden urns with cherubs after a design by Claude Ballin (1615-1678). An almost identical depiction in bronze resides in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. This pair were sourced from an estate in Scotland. Each is of a matching design depicting a large, highly
An impressive pair of early 20th century terracotta brown bear statues, each holding a detachable terracotta bowl which could be used as a planter. An amusing duo, these bear statues are characteristically sculpted in a sitting position and have expressive features with striking glass eyes and bared teeth. Together, they make a handsome feature in
A pair of early 20th century Compton Pottery Leix terracotta garden pots. This model is listed in the Compton catalogue as ‘Leix’. Each are unstamped and of a matching design typical of the Pottery with their spectacular red colour and lobed details. Together, these terracotta planters are a handsome addition to a garden, each lightly
A set of four mid 19th century buff terracotta antique garden urns of campana form with a beautiful pale patina and attractive weathering that only exposure to the elements through time can create. Each 150 year old garden urn has a matching design, detailed with egg and dart rims and smart gadrooning above turned socles
A Compton Pottery Celtic style terracotta pot or planter dating from the early 20th century. With its spectacular red colour and Art Nouveau style detailing, this terracotta pot is typical of Compton Pottery, particularly Celtic style pots influenced by designer, Archibald Knox (1864-1933). It is unstamped with a potter’s mark to the inside. If looking
A large carved antique garden urn in a neoclassical style dating from the mid 19th century. This sandstone urn is one of various we are selling sourced from a country estate in the West of Scotland. Standing at more than a metre tall, this Scottish garden urn is of spectacular scale, making a striking ornamental
A Compton Pottery Celtic style terracotta pot or planter dating from the early 20th century. With its spectacular red colour and Art Nouveau style detailing, this terracotta pot is typical of Compton Pottery, particularly Celtic style pots influenced by designer, Archibald Knox (1864-1933). It is unstamped with a potter’s mark to the inside. If looking
Potentially dating from as early as the 15th century medieval era, this carved red Hereford sandstone font is between 500 and 600 years old. Though heavily weathered by the elements, hand carved details of the font remain present, appearing to depict a pair of gaping masks and lobed handles. It is carved from Hereford sandstone,
Sourced from a country estate in the west of Scotland, this hand carved Adam style sandstone urn is a spectacular ornament for a prestigious garden or townhouse courtyard. Dating from the 19th century, it is one of various sandstone urns we are selling from the same location. Oval in shape, this antique sandstone urn nods
Impressive in design and scale, this pair of large antique cast iron urns make a striking pairing either side of a garden passageway or as display objects in a luxurious hallway. Circa 1890 and possibly of French origin, these spectacular urns are solid, heavy and well-crafted, cast in iron and finished in red primer. Matching,
This spectacular pair of neoclassical style antique sandstone garden urns were sourced from an estate in the west of Scotland. They are one set of various sandstone urns we are selling from the same location. These urn finials are thought to date earlier than the rest, circa 1800. Both decorative stone urns are of a
A beautifully preserved pair of George III coade stone urn finials marked ‘Coade Lambeth 1794’. The design for these urns appears in Coade’s 1778 trade catalogue under No. 94 (plate marked No. 2 in the Sir John Soane museum copy of the catalogue). Dating from the late 18th century, these spectacular fluted urns are each
An impressive pair of carved antique garden urns in a neoclassical style dating from the mid 19th century. Sourced from an estate in Scotland, these sandstone urns are large in scale with beautifully preserved details, making for spectacular decorative statuary in a prestigious garden. Each urn is hand carved into sandstone, ornately decorated with striking