Classical Stone Garden Urn, decorated with classical figures perfect for the garden or patio. H:35.5" Diameter:23" The origin and history of the Classical Urn  More »

Classical Stone Garden Urn, decorated with classical figures perfect for the garden or patio. H:35.5" Diameter:23" The origin and history of the Classical Urn especially used in the garden, the urns begins long before the ancient gardens of Mesopotamia and Egypt. The Greeks first used garden urns for practical purposes; a lack of water and rocky soils led them to use huge terracotta urns for plantings. Excavations around temples in Athens found rows of terracotta urns inserted into the ground where shrubs were planted. The Greeks of the Classical Age used finely decorated garden urns in terracotta, marble, and bronze in their gardens. Almost all of Europe borrowed this practice, from Rome to Constantinople. In Western Europe, the rediscovery of classical garden urns occurred in the 15th century with the uncovering of examples in excavations from places such as in the ruins of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli outside Rome. Raphael and other Renaissance artists used garden urns in their paintings. This practice expanded to France, as the French Kings were eager customers for new and antique garden urns. Louis XVI, the Sun King, used many garden urns - large and small - to adorn the gardens of his new Chateau of Versailles. In the mid to late 18th century, classical garden urns became an essential part of gardens all over Europe. The advent of inexpensive examples in cast iron greatly expanded the potential market for garden urns and they were to be seen almost every middle class garden by the mid 19th century. This Stone Urn is a good size and condition reflecting the classical elements as described above.   « Less

Italian Terra Cotta Garden Pot, 26" tall. Smooth all around. Good condition. Hollow. Most of our garden elements have weathered many storms in their day. Still, they are  More »

Italian Terra Cotta Garden Pot, 26" tall. Smooth all around. Good condition. Hollow. Most of our garden elements have weathered many storms in their day. Still, they are in good condition. For your backyard garden walkway, try a pair of 19th century stone putti, each representing one of the seasons. A couple of large, oversized planting urns to make a bold statement. A large cast iron statue of a thinly draped woman bathing in the middle of her sea-scaped fountain. Or an old stone bird bath gurgling softly for her friends. A small stone frog with fountain hookup ability. If you need personality or a little character to your yard, try a few of our garden elements. We will work with you on pricing.   « Less

Andouze Terra Cotta Garden Urn

Andouze Terra Cotta Garden Urn   « Less

Antique Iron Jardinniere

Antique Iron Jardinniere   « Less

A fabulous 19th century Neoclassical style cast iron urn having unusual twist rope base, elegant round planter with two straps that hold large rings and a fantastic original  More »

A fabulous 19th century Neoclassical style cast iron urn having unusual twist rope base, elegant round planter with two straps that hold large rings and a fantastic original faded white finish with some base iron showing. The base is detachable from the planter and both pieces are in very good condition with only a tiny crack at the top of one ring (pictured) which is hardly visible and does not detract from the beauty of this piece. This urn would look amazing in any formal garden or as a centerpiece in a foyer. The bottom of the base is 22'' in diameter, the overall height is 51'' and the overall width is 30 ''. Reference#: nu1_rw   « Less

Fine contemporary decorative garden planter called the rosette planter which is a a planter of tapering cylindrical form with a rolled rim and double banding, decorated with  More »

Fine contemporary decorative garden planter called the rosette planter which is a a planter of tapering cylindrical form with a rolled rim and double banding, decorated with medallions, adapted and improved from an original by the Galloway Terra Cotta Company of Philadelphia ca. 1920. Dimensions: 23'' high, 22.75'' inside diameter at top, 13'' inside diameter at bottom Price: $850. Weight: 200 pounds (each)   « Less

ATTENTION! This item is being auction on Monday Night October 22.by Powder Mill Auction LLC. Located at 32 South Maple Street Hazardville, CT Preview from 12  More »

ATTENTION! This item is being auction on Monday Night October 22.by Powder Mill Auction LLC. Located at 32 South Maple Street Hazardville, CT Preview from 12 noon Til Start Of Sale @ 6:00 Call (860) 604-2117 or Day of Sale at (860) 749-6838 for details. AuctionZip Auctioneer ID# 5246 RARE early Georgian brass hanging wall planter c1800. Measures 11.5 inches deep 22 inches to the top if its back and 18.5 inches to the top surface. Some old repairs and minor denting to bottom.   « Less

Pair of mid 19th century cast iron planter urns with cherub bases, painted white, 32" high. This is a very rare pair of Victorian garden urns that just came in from a  More »

Pair of mid 19th century cast iron planter urns with cherub bases, painted white, 32" high. This is a very rare pair of Victorian garden urns that just came in from a Greenwich, CT, estate. There is some top lip damage to each of the urns. The top can be turned to put the damage to the rear so it is not noticeable.   « Less

Probably USA or France Probably Late 1940s Offered is a pair of hand-painted tin covered urns, in autumnal orange with gold and dark brown accents. On both sides of each  More »

Probably USA or France Probably Late 1940s Offered is a pair of hand-painted tin covered urns, in autumnal orange with gold and dark brown accents. On both sides of each urn are mounted lions heads with ring handles in their jaws.   « Less

A very nice pair of garden urns on pedestals, made on England circa 1900. In the regency style. They come in 4 parts which is easy to transport. They came from a home in  More »

A very nice pair of garden urns on pedestals, made on England circa 1900. In the regency style. They come in 4 parts which is easy to transport. They came from a home in South Wales UK.   « Less