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| Weight | 40 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 58.3 × 38.1 × 58.3 cm |
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Antique Classical Lead Urn 23″H
£999.00 Excl. VAT
Antique Classical Lead Urn
This reclaimed antique classical lead urn brings heritage and bold visual texture to any garden or courtyard space. Decorated with classical scenes, its overall composition is elegant, yet the urn has its own presence. Exposed to the elements for decades, this muted, monochrome surface underlines the age and authenticity of the piece.
Dimensions- D15″ x W23″ x H23″ (to handles); (D38.1cm x W58.3cm x H58.3cm)
Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be defects and wear marks. This includes colour variation, varying defects, size differences and other variations.
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Description
Antique Classical Lead Urn 23″H
This reclaimed antique classical lead urn brings heritage and bold visual texture to any garden or courtyard space. Lead urns have adorned formal gardens since the seventeenth century. Valued for their durability and weight, they resist frost and weathering far better than terracotta or cast iron. Craftsmen used lead because it could be poured into intricate moulds, capturing fine decorative details that endure through centuries.
This antique classical lead urn stands 23 inches high and 23 inches wide to the handles. It features unknown classical scenes on either side, separated by heavy, scrolling handles. The rounded rim is decorated with delicate gadroons, adding subtle refinement. Beneath the scenes, the bowl of the urn flows into a leaf motif base, bringing a sense of structure and balance. The overall composition is elegant, yet full of presence.
Years of exposure have left this urn with a beautifully weathered finish. Its original paint has worn and faded, creating a soft patina of greys, charcoal and cream. This muted, monochrome surface underlines the age and authenticity of the piece. When positioned on a stone plinth or directly on the ground, the antique classical lead urn becomes a powerful focal point.
Versatile Antique
It includes a drainage hole at the base, so it’s ideal for planting. Use it for vibrant flowers or subtle greenery like ferns. The urn’s soft colouring allows planting schemes to stand out without distraction. Whether in a formal border or contemporary courtyard, this antique classical lead urn brings history into modern settings.
Choosing reclaimed garden pieces offers more than aesthetics. It supports sustainability and gives new life to historic materials. Each reclaimed item has a story and texture that mass-produced alternatives simply lack. This urn, with its classical detail and aged finish, blends beautifully into both traditional and modern gardens. With care, this antique lead urn will endure for generations.
Place on a reclaimed plinth to bring height and impact.
