{"product_id":"blashfield-terracotta-lion-urn-associated-plinth","title":"Large Terracotta Lion Urn by Blashfield, Model No. 422, with Associated Terracotta Plinth c.1870","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large buff terracotta garden urn by the Stamford Terra Cotta Company (Blashfield’s) Limited, circa 1872–75, displayed on an associated terracotta plinth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bell-shaped bowl has a broad projecting rim above two lion masks and deeply modelled festoons of fruit and flowers, suspended from ribbons and ornamental rings. The lobed lower bowl rests on a spreading, fluted foot and square base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is illustrated as model No. 422 in J. M. Blashfield’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Catalogue of Seven Hundred Articles, Made in Patent Terra Cotta, and Red and Cane-Coloured Pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published in 1860, where it is described as “A large bell-shaped vase, adorned with festoons of fruits and flowers.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe urn bears two impressed maker’s marks identifying the Stamford Terra Cotta Company (Blashfield’s) Limited. Although the model was available by 1860, the limited-company wording suggests this example was manufactured circa 1872–75.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Marriott Blashfield (1811–1882) was an important Victorian manufacturer of architectural terracotta, sculpture and garden ornament. Following his move from London to Stamford in 1858, his works supplied commissions for country houses including Castle Ashby and Burghley House.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe associated square terracotta plinth is decorated with ribbon-tied wreaths above a moulded, stepped base. It retains residual flaking paint and a weathered surface, complementing the urn’s buff terracotta and sculptural decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear, chips and surface losses consistent with age. Please refer to the photographs for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrn: 88 cm high × 69 cm wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated plinth: 66.5 cm high × 43 cm wide × 43 cm deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall height: approximately 154.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Holmes Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45159464042724,"sku":"WA2CD","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6007\/3956\/files\/library-B1A34603-7444-47EA-8D35-A46A2277F9AB-L0-001.jpg?v=1794246519","url":"https:\/\/chrisholmesantiques.co.uk\/products\/blashfield-terracotta-lion-urn-associated-plinth","provider":"Chris Holmes Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}