Antique French Cast Iron Tazza bust This antique French jardinière is

This antique French jardinière is a striking example of late 19th to early 20th century cast iron work

The top inset is beautiful ' Fleur di pêche' marble

where practical furniture was elevated through beautifully executed hand carving and elegant proportions likely of a mix of walnut and fruitwood

Surface wear

Antique French Cast Iron Tazza bust This antique French jardinière isA beautifully weathered antique French cast iron tazza, originally used as a decorative garden bowl on terrace walls and balustrades. The shallow fluted form sits on an oval pedestal base and has developed a rich natural patina of rust and soft verdigris, giving it wonderful texture and character. Substantial in weight and sculptural in form, it works just as beautifully indoors as it does in the garden perfect styled with fruit, moss or simply left