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| Weight | 200 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 110 × 55 × 65 cm |
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£500.00 Excl. VAT
Pair of Lions Head Knocker Composite Stone Urns
This striking pair of lions head urns offers timeless classical styling for your garden design project. Each matching planter is made from durable composite stone, ensuring years of practical and ornamental use. Symbolising sanctuary and safety, these urns suit use as entranceway markers, set either side of an impressive front door, driveway or garden path.
Dimensions- Dia. 55cm x H65cm
Sold only as a matching pair
Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be imperfections and wear marks.
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| Weight | 200 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 110 × 55 × 65 cm |
This striking pair of lions head urns offers timeless classical styling for your garden design project. Each matching planter is made from durable composite stone, ensuring years of practical and ornamental use.
Diameter: 55 cm
Height: 65 cm
Weight: 100 kg per urn
Ancient builders in Greece, Rome, and the Near East originally created the lion motif to symbolise strength, sanctuary, and protection. Indeed, British architecture prominently displays this heritage on the iconic front door knock of No.10 Downing Street. Because these motifs represent guardianship, homeowners frequently position this pair of lions head urns as entranceway markers on gateway pillars. Alternatively, landscape designers frame grand doorways, define garden pathways, or highlight patio corners using these impressive focal points. They’re especially impactful when placed on low plinths.
Builders have used composite stone for centuries to recreate intricate architectural details, like this pair of lions head urns, affordably. During the eighteenth century, Eleanor Coade revolutionised British garden ornaments by inventing a weather resistant artificial stone formula. Consequently, composite stone gained immense popularity across grand historic estates throughout the Victorian era.
Modern composite stone blends crushed natural aggregate with heavy duty binding agents. Therefore, this material delivers remarkable frost resistance alongside long term structural integrity. Furthermore, the immense 100 kg weight prevents accidental tipping during harsh winter storms. Their solid construction allows natural drainage, though gardeners should follow our preparation guide before planting.
Selecting a reclaimed pair of lions head urns adds instant historical character to your outdoor landscape. As reclaimed items, these urns display authentic signs of age, including subtle rim wear, minor discolouration, and delicate lichen patches. Furthermore, choosing reclaimed architectural salvage prevents landfill waste and reduces carbon emissions from new manufacturing. This genuine weathered patina takes decades to develop naturally.
Homeowners and garden designers actively seek authentic period features. Consequently, this remarkable pair of reclaimed weathered urns will sell quickly. Secure these distinctivelions head urns today before our inventory vanishes.


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