Huge Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Fountain/Centrepiece Urn c.1870

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Huge Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Fountain/Centrepiece Urn c.1870An enormous Arts & Crafts fountain which could also be used as a dramatic statement centrepiece urn planter. This rare and unique cast iron fountain basin, still with much of its original paint is a truly one off piece. Decorated with acanthus leaves, foliate decoration and berries in a typical Arts & Crafts design, its hexagonal form hints towards the geometrics of the Aesthetic Movement. Because of its grand scale, not only could it be used as a

The quality of the casting is exceptional

Pair of classic Victorian cast urns

Beautifully distressed gilded gesso French mirror with the original mercury glass plate

One urn has all four handles

She was a female follower or ‘Maenad’ of Bacchus the Ancient Greek God of celebration and wine

Gesso and original polychrome

A great patina for outdoor usage

With a jaunty feather in his hat

hint at the sculpture’s former vibrancy and devotional impact

a great size for interior floral displays and would fit into any sized garden

Made from a deep Elm slab that exudes antique charm

This urn is illustrated in the 1880 Handyside catalogue No