Garden Planters (two) cast iron

Garden Planters (two) cast iron

Two large cast iron planters in the shape of classical urns on separate plinth bases. The trumpet-form vessel with rounded, flanged rim and bulbous lower body, over lower stem and flared foot. The ground a deep green paint. The rim with a cast off and dart pattern; the bulbous section with lobed sides. The two handles with lion masks. The vessel and plinth sides with a cast motif incorporating a flower, thistle, clover, and swags. Some rusting over exposed areas.

Each 43 1/2" high x 22 3/8" diameter.

American, late 19th century.

On loan from Ron Evans

Deeded to Historic Athens 06/17/2021

Historic Athens

American, late 19th century

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43 1/2" high x 22 3/8" diameter

cast iron

1999.02.55

Athens, GA

Clarke County, Georgia

H195A

Front Porch

1999-08-18 lent by Ron Evans

2021-06-17 deeded by Ron Evans

H195A Front Porch