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Monumental Antique Pair Cast Iron Urn Planters w/ Lead Angel Handles & Fittings
$ 1953.6
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Description
For sale is an amazing pair of monumental cast iron urn planters that stand at an astonishing 42” H x 27” in diameter. The estimated weight is between 200lbs - 300lbs each.Each urn is decorated with Figural angels and organic flower vines flowing from the top to the bottom. The handles depict beautifully sculpted and casted angels. Each urn has thick layers of paint that have been added over the years. My gut tells me that the level of detail is even finer than pictured once it is all removed.
The fitting that are attached (inclusive of the handles) appear to be made of lead while the planter is solid cast iron. The fittings are non magnetic while the urn is magnetic. This is highly unusual but native to antique European planters.
The urns are a single solid piece and do not come apart. The base is hollow which allows water to flow from the base without issue.
The pair of urns were acquired from an estate locate in Atlanta GA dating back to 1880.
Condition:
One of the urns has a crack running from the top rim down to the middle angel face fitting and a bit past it. That specific fitting is missing a pin and can slight up and down slightly. Above that specific face the iron feels a bit loose caused from pitting. This can be fixe by having a welder weld a 0.5 inch seam - this was confirmed by a local welder. Since we are not restorers we leave repairs, sandblasting and painting to the buyer. The crack noted above does not effect the overall urn as it is very heavy and stable.
The second urn has no cracks that can be found.
Everything that we sell is as-is, as-found