Pair Of Large Cast Iron Serpent Handled Urns
Stock No
AA1051
2012
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Item Description
A glorious and rare pair of mid 19th century, cast iron, serpent handled garden urns attributed to Andrew Handyside.
Of large scale, with lobed rim, bold snake entwined handles and gadrooned bowl, standing on a fine socle, both retaining layers of beautiful old paint.
English circa 1870
Andrew Handyside bought the Britannia Iron Work, Leeds, in 1848, and manufactured cast iron ornament, both decorative and utilitarian, ranging from urns, vases and fountains, to bridges, lampposts and letter boxes, receiving distinctions at the Great Exhibition in 1851, he released three catalogues of his wares, in 1848, 1874 and 1880.
Although not illustrated in their catalogue and a couple of identical urns that I have seen, being described as by Val D'Osne, I believe these urns to be by Handyside. Their form and construction, especially of the rims, which are cast separate to the main bowl and joined by rivets or screws, are identical to the other urns that Handyside produced.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Shustoke, Warwickshire
Item Dimensions
H: 53cm W: 76cm D: 58cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Shustoke, Warwickshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7815 041727
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