Antique French Cast Iron Urn with Scroll Handles

A beautifully sculptural antique French cast iron urn, featuring elegant scroll handles and a classic pedestal base. The form draws on the traditional neoclassical garden urn, a style widely used in French terraces and formal gardens during the late 19th century.

The surface has developed a deep aged patina with areas of oxidation and softened paint remnants, giving the piece wonderful texture and authenticity. Its generous handles and shallow bowl shape make it a versatile decorative object — equally striking styled indoors on a console or kitchen island, or placed outdoors as a small garden ornament. They have drainage holes  

A piece that brings weight, character and a sense of age to a vignette.

Dimensions

Handle to handle: 37 cm

Internal bowl diameter: 15 cm

Overall width: 27 cm

Base: 12 cm

Condition

Antique condition consistent with age and outdoor use.

• Cast iron construction
• Surface wear, oxidation and weathered patina throughout
• Evidence of historic paint layers
• Structurally solid

The aged surface is part of the character of the piece and has been left untouched.

Styling Notes

 • Beautiful styled with seasonal fruit

• Lovely filled with moss or small planted arrangements

• Works well on a console table layered with books and objects

• Can also be placed outdoors on a terrace or garden table

A decorative antique that adds depth, texture and a touch of French garden romance to both interior and outdoor spaces.