{"product_id":"pair-of-english-stuart-red-sandstone-finial-urns-c-1680","title":"Pair of English Stuart Red Sandstone Urns, c.1680","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable pair of English red sandstone architectural urns dating to the Stuart period, probably from Cheshire or the surrounding region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach is hand carved with a broad, shallow bowl, naïve foliate detailing around the rim and tapering panelled sides, the recessed panels enriched with hand-drilled and punched decoration. The irregularity of the carving and visible tooling give them a particularly beautiful vernacular quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese were almost certainly conceived as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earchitectural status objects rather than practical planters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, perhaps originally flanking the entrance, drive or courtyard of a small manor house or country estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir appeal lies in their early, sculptural character and the individuality of the carving. They would work equally well outdoors in an architectural setting or indoors as extraordinary sculptural objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Holmes Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57608480489845,"sku":"STUURN","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6007\/3956\/files\/DB31EA73-FA9B-4FB0-80EE-2064ED0D5B0C.jpg?v=1790349712","url":"https:\/\/chrisholmesantiques.co.uk\/products\/pair-of-english-stuart-red-sandstone-finial-urns-c-1680","provider":"Chris Holmes Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}