cast iron plant pot Late 19th Century French Industrial Cast-Iron Mortar Converted Planter

Name: cast iron plant pot Late 19th Century French Industrial Cast-Iron Mortar Converted Planter
Brand: www.kerrimatt.com
SKU: 50705133206
Price: 21.52 USD
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cast iron plant pot Late 19th Century French Industrial Cast-Iron Mortar Converted PlanterThis weighty industrial mortar, likely French and dating to the late 19th century, has a robust tapering cast iron form with a subtly flared rim and a broad splayed foot. The surface retains traces of old workshop green paint over a gritty casting texture, now softened by age and use, with areas of exposed rusted metal along the edges. Originally used in factories or laboratories for grinding minerals and pigments, it exemplifies the durable,

This weighty industrial mortar, likely French and dating to the late 19th century, has a robust tapering cast-iron form with a subtly flared rim and a broad splayed foot. The surface retains traces of old workshop green paint over a gritty casting texture, now softened by age and use, with areas of exposed rusted metal along the edges. Originally used in factories or laboratories for grinding minerals and pigments, it exemplifies the durable, utilitarian design of early industrial equipment. Later repurposed as a planter, the base has been drilled for drainage, and the interior shows stable surface oxidation consistent with age.

As a planter, it grounds a courtyard or veranda with substance and understated color, its weight and patina lending a sense of permanence. Displayed alone, it commands quiet sculptural presence; grouped with terracotta, stone, or zinc vessels, it creates a layered country-house composition that feels collected and timeless.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Approx. overall 13½" high x 14¼" diameter
Approx. overall 34cm high x 36cm diameter

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