Pair of English Cast-Iron Urns with Dragon Handles 15th century sculpture Edwardian English racing pond yacht

Edwardian English racing pond yacht of carved construction

This well respected manufacturer sadly closed its doors as the 20th century came to an end

In over-painted cast iron

Size includes plinth

With the most wonderful detailed patina and exceptional sharp casting

Pair of English Cast-Iron Urns with Dragon Handles 15th century sculpture Edwardian English racing pond yachtA decorative pair of mid 20th century English cast iron garden urns, each with a broad everted rim edged with foliate moulding, a rounded gadrooned body, and dragon head handles emerging from acanthus scrolls. The urns stand on circular socle bases with repeating leaf ornament. Cast in solid iron and retaining an older painted surface in deep red, the urns follow 19th century classical revival designs, reflecting the continued taste for architectural