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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Tel01524 241716or07864 104004Please quote Antiques Atlas.
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19th Century Galvanised Steel Planter
19th Century Galvanised Steel Planter.
This huge antique steel planter was originally used in the basement of a large country home in York. the tank would have had a sealed lid on it and it held acetylene powder and then water dripped on to it to produce acetylene gas, this gas was harnessed to the supply the house above with a very early form of gas lighting.
Now cleverly transformed by Miles into a stunning centre piece, perfect for a courtyard garden or maybe as a turning circle decoration, planted with a huge shrub or tree.
A very unusual time with a decorative cast iron base.
Now in our Clitheroe antiques store. DimensionsHeight 74cm (29.13") Width 132cm (51.97") Depth 132cm (51.97") Additional Information Actual tank is 110cm wide. Category Garden Antiques Period 19th Century Antiques Material Steel Condition Very good Item code as111a2616 / C536A Status Sold
SellerMiles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Private dealer
Online and by appointment only,
Yorkshire Dales National Park,
North Yorkshire
Tel : 01524 241716
or : 07864 104004
Non UK callers : +44 1524 241716 or +44 7864 104004
This huge antique steel planter was originally used in the basement of a large country home in York. the tank would have had a sealed lid on it and it held acetylene powder and then water dripped on to it to produce acetylene gas, this gas was harnessed to the supply the house above with a very early form of gas lighting.
Now cleverly transformed by Miles into a stunning centre piece, perfect for a courtyard garden or maybe as a turning circle decoration, planted with a huge shrub or tree.
A very unusual time with a decorative cast iron base.
Now in our Clitheroe antiques store. DimensionsHeight 74cm (29.13") Width 132cm (51.97") Depth 132cm (51.97") Additional Information Actual tank is 110cm wide. Category Garden Antiques Period 19th Century Antiques Material Steel Condition Very good Item code as111a2616 / C536A Status Sold
View all stock from
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Private dealer
Online and by appointment only,
Yorkshire Dales National Park,
North Yorkshire
Tel : 01524 241716
or : 07864 104004
Non UK callers : +44 1524 241716 or +44 7864 104004
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