{"product_id":"french-silvered-cast-iron-garden-urn-cachepot-circa-19th-century","title":"French Silvered Cast Iron Garden Urn Cachepot, circa 19th Century","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA richly weathered French garden urn with traces of original silvered finish emerging through layers of oxidised terracotta-toned patina. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical campana form, foliate rim detailing and a sculptural pedestal base give this piece the quiet grandeur associated with old European garden ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEqually beautiful styled with paperwhites, trailing ivy or left unfilled as a decorative object in its own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca: Late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Cast iron \/ metal composite with aged silvered finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 16 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase: 10 cm square\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal drainage hole present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally weathered aged patina throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis antique French urn carries the layered surface and softened detailing only time can create. The flared campana silhouette, gadrooned lower body and foliate rim draw on classical French garden design, while remnants of the original silvered finish subtly emerge beneath decades of oxidation and wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface is particularly compelling — warm rusted earthen tones contrasted against cool silvered highlights create depth and movement from every angle. Rather than restored or refinished, the urn has retained its authentic aged character, making it especially appealing for interiors seeking warmth, texture and collected European atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts scale makes it exceptionally versatile for styling throughout the home. Large enough to make a statement, yet compact enough for shelving, consoles or layered vignettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill with moss and seasonal bulbs for a European garden-room feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle on a console beside antique books and candlelight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse as a sculptural centrepiece on a kitchen island or dining table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with limestone, aged timber and black iron accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful layered into shelves or cabinetry for tonal texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay as a standalone decorative object to showcase the aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent with age and antique garden use. Areas of oxidation, surface wear, loss to original finish and aged textural variation throughout, all contributing to its character and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beauty of this piece lies in its imperfect surface — the remnants of silvered finish peeking through the weathered patina tell the story of decades of exposure and use. Decorative objects with this kind of authentic layered ageing are increasingly difficult to source, particularly in such a usable scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders of Rome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43779429138498,"sku":"FOR-2930-UNT-FOUNDERS O","price":490.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3981\/8050\/files\/F5B6AFD6-16AF-4547-AFC2-3FAED3B435CC.png?v=1779489177","url":"https:\/\/foundersofrome.co.nz\/products\/french-silvered-cast-iron-garden-urn-cachepot-circa-19th-century","provider":"Founders of Rome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}