Asked on Jan 13, 2016
What is the story on this urn?
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Rita
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It weights approx. 11 lbs, a flee market find, solid case iron, it is known to be sold in sets of two. I would like to know if it has any value?
6 answers
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I have no answer for you but it is a Beautiful piece! Great find!
Jeanette S
on Jan 14, 2016
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Are there any markings on the bottom?
Janet Pizaro
on Jan 14, 2016
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Cast iron will have no great value. Best used in patio and outdoor settings. These type of urn pieces are generally 'funereal' in nature, styled from Victorian period. Yours most likely 1940's decorative piece. I think the painting of it actually lessens it appeal, i would chemically strip it and use it in a patio or garden setting. Not a rare piece, and with the kind of "italianesque' cherub decoration it makes it a bit common. What you paid for it at the flea market is it's 'going market value'.'
Johnchip
on Jan 14, 2016
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Best guess, it is a garden urn. More than likely it came as a pair. The ornate markings and raised releif suggest french, but don't quote me on that. The marking is more than likely in the raised releif, if there is one. Good luck on that.
Jeanne
on Jan 14, 2016
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Are they urns for people's ashes?
Karen eiler
on Jan 14, 2016
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I posted a picture of an item that had no storyand that was questionable for me from the day I had purchased it. The response was awesome. I didn't realize that there was so much knowledge out there just waiting for me to asked. Thank you so much, I am so glad that I found this website.
Rita
on Jan 15, 2016
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