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Pair of 19th Century Urns (Japanned Tole and Copper)

Creator: Japanned / Japanning
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
The copper domed covers are mounted with wood finials (possible added later). The shaped body of the urns terminate with turned socles which are in turn supported by drum like bases mounted by hexagonal plinths.
The decoration is hand painted in polychrome with dancing maidens reminiscent of Neoclassical design. Swags of ribbons and garlands of ivy leaves round out the rest of the décor.

The bases are similarly decorated. The dark cream background japanning is refreshed

Dimensions:
49 ¾” height
14 ¾” depth

Provenance:

Lot #164 Sotheby's April 24, 2008

Devenish and Company

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Copper Tole, Jappaned, Hand Painted
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1820's
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical, Regency
Incollect Reference #:	155295

Dimensions

W.	14.75 in;	H.	49.75 in;
W.	37.47 cm;	H.	126.37 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.