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ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENTS, THREE WROUGHT IRON Date: EARLY 20TH CENTURY Price: Please contact us for price Description: Three swirled wrought iron architectural pieces with finials, in old teal paint. Perfect to add unusual interest to a plain area of the garden and keep rabbits and squirrels away from vulnerable plants. Early 20th century. One 25"H. 25"W., one 21"H. 21"W. and one 16"H. 16"W. Sold as set of three. Part of our collection of: Architectural in Garden Antiques | |
FINIALS, ANTIQUE PAIR, PATINATED COPPER Date: early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Pair of fabulous large antique copper cupola finials 60"H. 60"W. Circa 1910. In excellent condition with beautiful original verdigris patina. Perfect for garden gazebos, pavilions or other garden buildings. SOLD Part of our collection of: Architectural in Garden Antiques | |
ARM CHAIR, ANTIQUE WROUGHT IRON, WINTERTHUR LABEL Date: Vintage Price: Please contact us for price Description: Vintage wrought iron garden arm chair in English Regency design with reeded slats and paw feet, labeled WINTERTHUR--originally home of Henry Dupont, and the leading American decorative arts museum in Delaware. Early 21st century. 36"H. 21"W. 24"D. Part of our collection of: Chairs in Garden Antiques | |
ASIAN SEDAN CHAIR, WICKER AND BAMBOO, ANTIQUE Date: Circa 1900 Price: Please contact us for price Description: Rare antique Asian wicker and bamboo sedan chair with wicker pillow headrest and side compartments. This is a chair designed to be carried by poles on each side by porters. See photo. Note that the iron brackets to hold wood poles are mounted on each side, but poles are missing. Removable seat has custom Thai green silk cushion. Circa 1890- 1900. 42 inches high, 27 inches wide and 28 inches deep. This chair would be a charming focal point in a Asian or garden room setting. Part of our collection of: Chairs in Garden Antiques | |
BENCH AND TWO ARM CHAIRS, ALUMINUM, SOLOMONS SEAL SEAL DESIGN Date: vintage Price: Please contact us for price Description: Vintage heavy aluminum set of bench and two matching armchairs in the botanical "Solomon Seal" or "Laurel" pattern, dating back to 1875 in English foundry catalogs. With large vertical leaves forming curved back and sides this set would be an attractive seating group for any garden setting. Circa 1950. Part of our collection of: Benches in Garden Antiques | |
BENCH, CAST IRON ANTIQUE RUSTIC PATTERN, LARGE SIZE Date: C. 1920 Price: Please contact us for price Description: Large antique cast iron garden bench in the early "Rustic" pattern in old white paint. Rare wide size of 51"W. 32"H. 26"D. This naturalistic design depicts interwoven oak tree branches and leaves and has side stretchers of entwined snakes. This bench would make a matching set of three benches in the "Rustic" pattern if added to the pair #16290 shown on this website under benches. Circa 1920. Part of our collection of: Benches in Garden Antiques | |
BENCH, WROUGHT IRON, REGENCY STYLE, C. 1950 Date: circa 1950 Price: $300 Description: Wrought iron garden bench painted white, with arched back, Regency style, modern. 40"H. 40"W. 22"D. Part of our collection of: Benches in Garden Antiques | |
BIRD BATHS, PAIR, CAST IRON PUTTO WITH SHELL BOWL Date: 1837-1901 Price: Please contact us for price Description: Rare pair of antique cast iron bird baths in form of a neo-classical putto holding a large shell overhead, standing on an octagonal shaped plinth, in old white paint. 35"H. 30"W. Late 19th or early 20th century. American. Bird baths have been a popular feature in the garden dating back to ancient times. This rare pair would be an unusual focal point in any garden. Part of our collection of: Bird Baths in Garden Antiques | |
BUTTERFLY, MARBLE Date: early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Carved marble butterfly of rare red Italian marble mounted on stone stand. An unusual and charming piece for the garden or garden room. Sculpture by artist Richard H. Bailey. Early 20th century. Butterfly with out base measures: 10"H. 11"W. 1"D. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
CAST IRON RABBIT Date: late 19th or early 20th c. Price: $275 Description: Cast iron garden rabbit, heavy weight, weathered surface. These rabbits were listed in late 19th and early 20th foundry catalogs as "Wide Awake Rabbits" and shown as garden ornament or doorstops. 12"H. 6"W. 12"D. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
CAST IRON URN, LARGE BOWL WITH HANDLES, c. 1900 Date: C 1900 Price: Please contact us for price Description: Large cast iron garden urn with handles, painted black. Circa 1900. Has large planting bowl with drainage. 26"H. 35"W. including handles. Bowl 25"W. square base 16". Part of our collection of: Planters/Urns in Garden Antiques | |
CAT SCULPTURE, MARBLE Date: Early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Marble sculpture of reclining cat in rare King of Prussia marble, the Pennsylvania stone quarried north of Philadelphia 1790-1860, having distinctive white with blue-grey striations. Sculpture by noted artist Richard Bailey. Perfect modern garden piece for all cat lovers. 11 1/2"H. 19 1/2"W. 10"D. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
CHINESE GARDEN STOOL, ANTIQUE Date: EARLY 20TH CENTURY Price: Please contact us for price Description: Antique Chinese hexagonal ceramic garden stool in strong green glaze with open work side panels depicting brown urns holding flowers and leaves in colors of cobalt blue and teal green. 20"H. 15"W. 15'D. Found in Eastern Shore of Maryland early estate. Part of our collection of: Seating: Stools in Garden Antiques | |
FERN BENCH AND TWO CHAIRS, CAST IRON Date: early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Fern pattern cast iron set of garden bench and two chairs. Early 20th century. This set has been professionally cleaned and painted gloss black. The Fern pattern was one of the earliest naturalistic designs from the mid 19th century English Coalbrookdale foundry designers, and which was then copied by American foundries. This is a bold pattern of large fern fronds, perfect for any garden setting. Bench 45"W. Chairs 24"W. The cast iron center table shown is listed under #16249. It measures 27"H. 23 1/2"W. Part of our collection of: Benches in Garden Antiques | |
FISH FOUNTAIN, CAST LEAD Date: vintage Price: Please contact us for price Description: Jumping fish fountain, cast lead, plumbed. Perfect vintage fountain for a small pond to add a focal point to your garden. 13 1/2 inches high, and 7 inches wide. Part of our collection of: Fountains in Garden Antiques | |
FOUNTAN, LEAD TURTLE Date: early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Charming and unusual lead fountain of a turtle, cast with fine detail and plumbed with copper piping. 9"H. 13"W. 19"L. Made by FLORENTINE CRAFTSMEN, a prestigious New York City company founded in 1915 that specialized in the finest hand-crafted garden ornament. Now closed. This turtle fountain was illustrated in their catalog under Pond Statuary. Found in Florida estate. Part of our collection of: Fountains in Garden Antiques | |
FROG CARVED MARBLE SIGNED Date: Early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Carved verde antique Italian marble frog, signed by stone sculptor Richard Bailey. A beautiful blackish green marble modern frog to decorate your garden or garden room. 10 inches high, 12 inches deep. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
FROGS, CAST IRON, ANTIQUE, EARLY 20TH C. Date: Early 20th c. Price: $85 Description: Vintage cast iron frogs, for garden decorations, doorstops or paper weights. Early 20th century, American. 4 inches high, 5 inches wide. Five available. Part of our collection of: Folk Art in Decorative Arts | |
HERON SCULPTURE, RED ITALIAN MARBLE Date: Early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: A large carved heron sculpture of beautiful red Italian marble by sculptor Richard Bailey. 44"H. 7.5"wide. Mounted on white marble plinth. Perfect for an eye catching garden sculpture. Richard Bailey studied at The Arts Student League in New York and under the famous sculptor Jose de Creeft. He also worked and studied in Carrara, Italy, and Vermont quarries. He is now retired. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
LARGE ANTIQUE CAST IRON URN ON HIGH PEDESTAL Date: Late 19th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Two part antique cast iron garden urn with large ribbed bowl with egg and dart border decoration, sitting on high tapering plinth, the sides decorated with design of a raised decorative urn, and lower border of base decorated on each side with a swag and tassel design. 19th century American. This urn has been professionally cleaned and painted verdigris green. Consider the use of a single urn as a dramatic focal point in your garden--at the end of a path or at the intersection of two garden paths. 36"H. 22"W.bowl 18"square base. Very similar in design to urn #16215. Part of our collection of: Planters/Urns in Garden Antiques | |
LARGE ANTIQUE CAST IRON URN, WITH URN AND SWAG DECORATION Date: Late 19th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Large antique two part cast iron garden urn with large wide ribbed bowl with egg and dart border, resting on high tapering plinth decorated with raised design of urn, and swag decoration around lower base. 19th century. This urn has been professionally cleaned and painted a verdigris green color. 34"H. 21"W.bowl 17"D. base. A important single urn becomes a dramatic focal point at the end of a path or intersection of two garden paths, with or without plantings. Part of our collection of: Planters/Urns in Garden Antiques | |
LEAD BIRD BATH OF PUTTO OR CUPID HOLDING SHELL Date: circa 1950 Price: Please contact us for price Description: Lead bird bath in form of putto or cupid hold shell with bird. This bath bath was made by FLORENTINE CRAFTSMEN, a prestigious N.Y. company founded in 1915, specializing in fine hand-crafted garden ornament. Now closed. This bird bath was illustrated in their catalog. Has some old repairs. Circa 1950. 31"H. Shell 15"W. 9"D. base. Part of our collection of: Bird Baths in Garden Antiques | |
MARBLE FROG SCULPTURE, VERDE ANTIQUE Date: early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: A charming carved marble sculpture of a frog, carved of Italian Verde Antique black and white marble by sculptor Richard Bailey, of Delaware. He studied at The Students Art League in New York and also in Carrara, Italy and Vermont marble works. An unusual and beautiful piece for a garden or garden room. 7.5"H. 8.5" W. 12"L. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
MEDICI URN, ANTIQUE CAST IRON, LABELED JANES BEEBE & CO. Date: Circa 1850 Price: Please contact us for price Description: The classic design of this urn is called the Medici Urn, after a marble bell shaped urn sculpted in Athens 1st century AD as a garden ornament and now in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. This cast iron example of the Medici urn's bowl is decorated in high relief with Greek figures in a procession. The rim of the bowl is labeled with the the name Janes Beebe & Co. This 1850's foundry was located in Manhattan and then moved to the Bronx,N.Y. By 1859 the name was changed to Janes, Fowler, Kirkland & Company and they won the contract to replace the dome of the U.S. Capital Building with a new cast iron dome. The work was done at their foundry in the Bronx, N.Y. through out the Civil War. The Janes Beebe & Co. label dates this Medici urn to the 1850's. The socle of the urn on a square base is labeled Walbridge & Co. Buffalo, N.Y. so is a replacement. The urn has been professionally cleaned and repainted. 49 1/2"H. 23 1/2"W. Part of our collection of: Planters/Urns in Garden Antiques | |
PAIR CAST IRON PANELS, ANTIQUE FLOWER & SCROLLS Date: late 19th or early 20th c. Price: Please contact us for price Description: Pair of antique cast iron decorative panels, designs of scrolls and stylized flower motif, painted teal green. Late 19th or early 20th century. 14 1/2"H. 31"W. Perfect to decorate a wall in the garden. Part of our collection of: Architectural in Garden Antiques | |
PAIR CAST IRON URNS, ANTIQUE Date: late 19th or very early 20th c. Price: Please contact us for price Description: Pair of beautifully detailed antique cast iron garden urns, with decorative rims and also beading on the socle below the bowl. Professional minor repairs, cleaned and repainted gloss black. Late 19th or early 20th c. 17"H. 24"W. 9 1/2"square base. Part of our collection of: Planters/Urns in Garden Antiques | |
PAIR CAST STONE URNS WITH LARGE LEAVES Date: Vintage Price: Please contact us for price Description: Pair of large cast stone garden urns with upright vertical leaves encircling the bowl and stone aggregate decoration. Vintage. 17"H. 20"W. Part of our collection of: Planters/Urns in Garden Antiques | |
PAIR LARGE CAST IRON URNS, ANTIQUE Date: Late 19th century early 20th C. Price: Please contact us for price Description: Pair of unusual large cast iron garden urns, with lobed bowls and upright handles, antique, late 19th century 38"H. 24"W. These urns relate to French urns with similar handles shown in the circa 1870 trade catalog of The Societe Anonyme des Hauts-Forneaux & Fonderies du Val d'Osne, a group of designers and founders in France. J.W. Fiske Iron Wks. New York also made a similar urn with and without handles. Part of our collection of: Planters/Urns in Garden Antiques | |
PAIR LARGE LION STATUES, CAST STONE WITH QUARTZ AGGREGATE Date: very early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Opposing pair of large male lion statues with paws raised on top of spheres, cast stone with quartz aggregate and white lime wash, cast with fine detail. Circa 1950, . .43"H. 46"W. 15"D. Excellent condition. Provenance Baltimore estate. These are after the "Medici Lions" (1589) standing at the Loggia Dei Lanzi Piazza Della Signoria in Florence, Italy. The "Medici Lions" were commissioned by Ferdinando 1 de Medici, grand Duke of Tuscany, and originally set in the Loggia dei Lioni at Villa Medici, Rome to ornate the villa's garden staircase. The basis for the design was an antique Roman marble relief. This was worked up as a full figure by Giovanni di Scherano Fancelli in circa 1598, and accompanied by a mirror-image version by a contemporary sculptor Flaminio Vacca (1538-1605).The original pair remained in Rome until 1789, before being moved to Florence. They can be seen today at the Loggia dei Lanze in Florence, Italy. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
PASSION FLOWER BENCH CAST IRON, Date: EARLY 20TH CENTURY Price: Please contact us for price Description: Beautiful antique cast iron garden bench in the rare Passion Flower pattern. This early botanical design originated in England and was registered in 1862 by the Coalbrookdale Company and was then copied by American foundries. This seat of scrolling curved form with an arched back pierced with passion flowers and vines has end supports with parrot head terminals over cabriole legs. Early 20th century. 32 inches high, 37 inches wide, and 22 1/2 inches deep. Part of our collection of: Benches in Garden Antiques | |
PLANT STAND, WIREWORK, THREE TIERED, VINTAGE Date: very early 20th c. Price: $285 Description: Wirework three tiered garden plant stand in white paint, with loop and scroll decoration, and heavy weight. Has original rolling casters. Vintage. 40 1/2"H. 49"W. 25"D. Perfect indoors or in the garden for displaying plants with wide tiered levels to hold good sized pots. $285. Part of our collection of: Stands in Garden Antiques | |
PUZZLE SCULPTURE, VERMONT MARBLE by Richard Bailey Date: Modern Price: Please contact us for price Description: Marble puzzle sculpture, of Vermont white marble with green striations. Signed Richard Bailey. 19"H. 23 !/2"W. 4 3/4"D. Richard Bailey received a Ford Foundation grant to study at the Art Students League in New York and apprenticed and worked with Jose de Creeft, famous Spanish sculptor of the Alice in Wonderland bronze life-sized sculpture in New York Central Park. He then worked and studied in Carrara Italy and in marble quarries in Vermont. This whimsical sculpture would add interest to any garden. Part of our collection of: Architectural in Garden Antiques | |
STONE DOG SCULPTURE Date: Early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: A reclining carved steatite stone dog by noted Delaware stone sculptor Richard Bailey. 9"H. 18.5" deep 7"W. This dog is carved from steatite stone found near the Conowingo Dam in Maryland. A charming sculpture to feature in your home or garden. Richard Bailey studied at the Arts Students League in New York, studied under noted sculptor Jose de Creeft,and later worked in Carrara,Italy and at Vermont stone quarries. He is now retired. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
SWAN GARDEN BENCH, CAST IRON, EARLY 20TH C. Date: 20TH CENTURY Price: Please contact us for price Description: Swan garden bench with cast iron swan form ends and wood slatted seat, in old white paint. Unusual and graceful form in garden benches, perfect to add a special attraction in the garden. 33" H. 63"W. Early 20th century. Part of our collection of: Benches in Garden Antiques | |
TURTLE MARBLE SCULPTURE Date: modern Price: Please contact us for price Description: Carved and polished sculpture of a turtle in black and grey Verde Antique Italian marble. With his head turned this is a beautiful natural rendition of a turtle, perfect to feature in the garden. Signed by the sculptor Richard H. Bailey. l0"H. 14"W. 16"D. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
TURTLE SCULPTURE, ITALIAN MARBLE Date: modern Price: Please contact us for price Description: Carved Verde Antique Italian black and white marble turtle. Signed by sculptor Richard H. Bailey. A beautiful natural sculpture perfect for a garden focal point or in a garden room. 9"H. 8"W. 16"D. Part of our collection of: Sculpture, statuary in Garden Antiques | |
WEATHER VANE IRON HERON Date: 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Painted iron weather vane of heron. Riveted construction. Charming sculpture for the garden. 42 1/2 inches high, 27 inches wide. Part of our collection of: Weather vane in Garden Antiques | |
WIRE BENCH WITH ROLLED CURVED BACK, ANTIQUE Date: circa 1900 Price: Please contact us for price Description: Antique heavy steel wire garden bench painted white, with curved crest rail and design of scrolls and spirals resting on square feet designed for resting grass surface. Circa 1900. 36 inches high, 57 inches wide and 32 inches deep. Part of our collection of: Benches in Garden Antiques | |
WIRE CHAIR, SINGLE, 19TH CENTURY Date: Late 19th or early 20th c. Price: Please contact us for price Description: Antique steel wirework garden chair in fanciful design, heavy weight, painted black. This wirework furniture was very popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century and was used both in the garden and in the home. 35 inches high, 24 1/2 inches wide. Part of our collection of: Chairs in Garden Antiques | |
WIRE CHAIR, SINGLE, 19TH CENTURY Date: Late 19th or early 20th c. Price: Please contact us for price Description: Fanciful steel wirework garden chair, heavy weight, painted black, late 19th or early 20th century. 34 inches high, 17 inches wide. $295. Part of our collection of: Chairs in Garden Antiques | |
WIRE GARDEN CHAIR, ANTIQUE, SINGLE Date: late 19th century Price: $295 Description: Single wire work garden chair with high back, scalloped apron on sides and decorated with centered medallions on bottom apron. Late 19th century. 35 inches high, 17 1/2 inches wide. $295. By the mid-nineteenth century, furniture makers took advantage of technological advance in the manufacture of metal and began using reinforced steel wire first to make fencing and then to make chairs and benches that could withstand all climate conditions and were thus ideal for outdoor use. And because they were portable they were widely used from lawns to porches to interiors. Catalogs of ironwork manufacturers from the second half of the 19th century featured elaborate wire chairs, plant stands, etc in their general line of garden furniture. Part of our collection of: Chairs in Garden Antiques | |
WIRE GARDEN CHAIR, SINGLE, ANTIQUE Date: late 19th century Price: $295 Description: Single wire work garden chair with high back, shaped stretchers and curled feet. Late 19th century. 35 1/2 inches high 16 1/2 inches wide and 17 inches deep. $295. By the 19th century, furniture makers took advantage of technological advances in the manufacture of metal and began using reinforced steel wire first to make fencing and then to make elaborate and fancy chairs, benches, plant stands etc. that could withstand all climate conditions and were thus ideal for outdoor use. And because they were portable they were widely used from lawns to porches to interiors. Catalogs of ironwork manufacturers from the second half of the 19th century features all sorts of elaborate wire designs for plant stands, settees, bird cages and even cradles, all made of steel wire for interior and outdoor use. Part of our collection of: Chairs in Garden Antiques | |
WIRE SETTEE OR BENCH, ANTIQUE Date: Circa 1900 Price: Please contact us for price Description: Antique wire work garden settee or bench in heavy steel wire. This decorative and heavy settee has been professionally cleaned and repainted. Circa 1900. 38 inches high, 54 inches wide, and 21 inches deep. Fanciful wire work furniture became very popular in the second half of the 19th century when wire work companies sold many varieties of wire pieces such as plant stands, chairs and settees, bird cages, trellis and even cradles. These pieces could be easily moved to be placed outdoors, on porches or verandas or indoors. Part of our collection of: Benches in Garden Antiques | |
WIRE SETTEE OR GARDEN BENCH, ANTIQUE, RECTANGULAR Date: late 19th or early 20th century Price: Please contact us for price Description: Antique wire work rectangular form settee with wrought iron frame, of heavy crimped wire, with square back and sides decorated with scrolls and circles and sitting on square feet. Circa 1900. Heavy wire was extremely popular for many forms of garden furniture such as plant stands, tables and chairs, settees and arbors during the late 19th century into the early 20th century. This heavy garden settee has several layers of old paint. It is a good size to place in many areas to give a light airy garden look and a comfortable seat. 33 inches high, 44 inches wide and 20 inches deep. Part of our collection of: Benches in Garden Antiques |