Large Antique French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter – Napoléon III urn

Large Antique French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter – Napoléon III urnA striking 19th century French cast iron jardinire, richly decorated with Rococo scrollwork, floral garlands and a central cartouche. Produced during the Napolon III period, these ornate planters were commonly used to decorate formal gardens, terraces and conservatories across France. This example has developed a wonderful timeworn patina, with layers of historic paint where deep black has worn back to reveal the iron red underlayer beneath. The

Natural oak

Price is for a single sconce

Rendered in rich earth tones and layered texture

It brings contrast

You may want to use these doors as internal and remove the modern lock and glass backing on the iron

The frame is hand-carved timber finished in gesso and gilding

sculpture or oversized planter

deep treads

and a sense of lightness despite its presence

Height: 147 cm

Remove finished bread

with tones of warm copper