
Large cast iron urn in the form of the Warwick Vase. Attributed to the Handyside Foundry, as illustrated in their catalogue.
English, circa 1850.
Warwick Vase Only
Notes: The Warwick Vase was excavated from Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli in 1771 by Gavin Hamilton and dates to the second century AD. Hamilton sold the vase to his nephew the 2nd Earl of Warwick.
Paired with a different base.
Urn Only: Diameter 80cm x H 55cm
Large cast iron urn in the form of the Warwick Vase. Attributed to the Handyside Foundry, as illustrated in their catalogue.
English, circa 1850.
Warwick Vase Only
Notes: The Warwick Vase was excavated from Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli in 1771 by Gavin Hamilton and dates to the second century AD. Hamilton sold the vase to his nephew the 2nd Earl of Warwick.
Paired with a different base.
Urn Only: Diameter 80cm x H 55cm