Large Collection Of Vintage Copper Plant Labels In 1950,S Basket
Stock No
BR086
2024
- £395.00
- €456 Euro
- $533 US Dollar
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Item Description
Large and charming collection of vintage English copper plant labels presented in a 1950s wire shopping basket. Evocative of traditional estate gardening, these hand‑made markers carry the warmth of age, use and horticultural heritage - the sort seen in historic gardens such as Arundel Castle and Hampton Court.
Why We Love This … There is something irresistibly nostalgic about this collection. The softly worn copper labels, each shaped and used by hand, speak of a time when estate gardeners knew every plant by its Latin name and tended their borders with quiet pride. Gathered in a little 1950s shopping basket, the whole set feels like a snapshot of English horticultural life - practical, beautiful and full of character.
These are exactly the sort of labels you still see in the great historic gardens: Arundel Castle’s immaculate beds, Hampton Court’s sweeping borders and seasonal displays, the tulip festivals that delight visitors year after year. They carry the romance of tradition, craftsmanship and continuity - and they make a wonderfully decorative display in their own right.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Yalding, Kent
Item Dimensions
H: 24cm W: 7cm
Period
1920,s
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Yalding, Kent
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7881 502632
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