Victorian French Cast Iron Birdbath
Stock No
SSI110
2025
- £195.00
- €225 Euro
- $261 US Dollar
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Item Description
Style: A charming, small but heavy Victorian‑era French cast iron bird bath exquisitely shaped. The base showcases a characteristic 19th‑century French design, and the piece is in two parts: a generous basin crowned with two delicate bird figures. Patina, peeling paint and the extensive rust that speak to years of weathering only enhance its historic allure. In addition to measurements below, the base is 19cm diam.
Story: Victorian birdbaths, emerging in the 1840s with middle-class gardens, became ornamental symbols of a nature connection amid industrialisation, crafted from stone, terracotta, or cast iron, often adorned with cherubs or shells, blending romanticism with mass-produced garden art.
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Delivery
Large items are shipped by our courier or a national recognised courier - UK only (rates to be advised). Smaller items are shipped by Royal Mail Parcel Force at the relevant rates - UK Only. All delivery costs include insurance. You can collect from our showroom by prior arrangement. Local we deliver for free.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Arundel, Sussex
Item Dimensions
H: 28.5cm W: 39cm D: 39cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Arundel, Sussex
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7885 988047
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