Cast iron is produced by heating iron with a high carbon content until it liquefies, and then casting the iron into moulds of compressed sand.

Cast iron was invented in China in the 5th century BC and poured into moulds to make ploughshares and pots as well as weapons and pagodas. Although steel had been invented, was in use, and was more desirable, cast iron was cheaper and thus was more commonly used for warfare in ancient China.

In the west, cast iron did not become available until the 15th century, and its earliest uses included cannon and shot, and later, cast iron cannons, which, while heavier than the existing bronze cannons, were much cheaper to manufacture and enabled more to be produced..

Cast iron pots were made at many English blast furnaces from about the 17th century. In 1707, Abraham Darby patented a method of making pots and kettles more...

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A pair of cast iron neo-classical style planter pots, old…

Neo-Classical Style Cast Iron Planter Pots with Antique Patina

A pair of cast iron neo-classical style planter pots, old painted surface, with signs of age and wear. H 67.5 cm, depth 50 cm

A pair of small decorative cast iron urns, French 19th century,…

French 19th Century Cast Iron Decorative Urns, Pair, 38.5cm

A pair of small decorative cast iron urns, French 19th century, 38.5 cm high

A pair of cast iron urns on stands, the modern pair of…

Pair of Classical Style Cast Iron Urns on Stands

A pair of cast iron urns on stands, the modern pair of classical style urns of typical form, each decorated to the body with lion ring handles, raised floral and ribbon motifs, resting upon plinths embellished with paterae, painted cream. Height 62 cm,…

A near pair of Victorian cast iron garden urns, 19th century,…

Victorian Plum-Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns, 19th Century

A near pair of Victorian cast iron garden urns, 19th century, painted in plum hues, the largest 68 cm high

A pair of cast iron urns, on fixed square plinths, with…

Pair of Cast Iron Urns from John Lawford Estate

A pair of cast iron urns, on fixed square plinths, with decorative top rims. Height 100 cm, diameter 62.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

A pair of cast iron urns, late 19th century, each of campana…

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Urns with Acanthus Scroll Design

A pair of cast iron urns, late 19th century, each of campana form with a band of scrolling acanthus above the twin mask handles and reeded body on a fluted socle. Height 73 cm

A pair of cast- iron two handled oval garden planters, French…

French Cast-Iron Oval Garden Planters, Pair, 1900

A pair of cast- iron two handled oval garden planters, French circa 1900

A pair of antique English cast iron garden urns, 19th century,…

Pair of 19th Century English Cast Iron Garden Urns

A pair of antique English cast iron garden urns, 19th century, 76 cm high, 60 cm diameter

A pair of cast iron garden urns, with a distressed painted…

Distressed Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns, 48 cm High

A pair of cast iron garden urns, with a distressed painted finish, 48 cm high

A pair of classical cast iron garden urns, on square section…

Pair of Classical Cast Iron Garden Urns on Plinths

A pair of classical cast iron garden urns, on square section plinths, 79 cm high x 50 cm diameter

A small cast iron garden urn, campana form, handle to each side,…

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Urn with Campana Form and Handles

A small cast iron garden urn, campana form, handle to each side, old paint finish, height 24 cm.

A large old cast iron garden urn, campana form, decorated with…

Antique Cast Iron Garden Urn with Classical Figures Decor

A large old cast iron garden urn, campana form, decorated with classical figures, florals, etc, handle to each side, raised on square base, rusty and with damage to rim, height 93 cm.

A pair antique French of cast iron garden urns, 19th century,…

19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns, Pair, 77cm High

A pair antique French of cast iron garden urns, 19th century, 77 cm high, 60 cm wide

A pair of vintage cast iron garden urns, traditional campana…

Rusted Vintage Cast Iron Garden Urns on Plinths

A pair of vintage cast iron garden urns, traditional campana form with square base, on plinths, rusted finish with remains of old paint. Height 70 cm.

A vintage cast iron garden urn, traditional campana form, old…

Vintage Cream Painted Cast Iron Garden Urn - 47x33cm

A vintage cast iron garden urn, traditional campana form, old cream paint finish. 47 x 33 cm.

Three vintage cast iron garden urns, traditional campana shape,…

Vintage Cream Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns - Set of 3

Three vintage cast iron garden urns, traditional campana shape, on square base, old cream paint finish. 42 x 30 cm.

Jardiniere stand, late 19th century, cast iron with, foliate…

19th Century Cast Iron Jardiniere Stand with Cormorant Decoration

Jardiniere stand, late 19th century, cast iron with, foliate and cormorant decoration, on splayed tripod legs, height 90 cm

Cast iron jardiniere, late 19th century, of rectangular form,…

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Jardiniere with Geometric Motifs

Cast iron jardiniere, late 19th century, of rectangular form, decorated with woven geometrical motifs and acanthus leaves, height 40 cm width 69 cm depth 33 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A pair of cast iron neo-classical garden urns, French 19th…

Neo-Classical French Garden Urns, 19th Century

A pair of cast iron neo-classical garden urns, French 19th century, 54 cm high, 80 cm diameter

Pair of garden urns, cast iron early 20th century mounted on…

Cast Iron Garden Urns on Pedestal Bases

Pair of garden urns, cast iron early 20th century mounted on rosette, decorated pedestal bases, height 120 diameter 49 cm

Pair of cast iron garden planters, rectangular shape with egg…

Egg & Dart Cast Iron Garden Planters with Female Stands

Pair of cast iron garden planters, rectangular shape with egg and dart rims, mask and scroll central bands on stands formed as females busts, 63 cm wide

Two antique cast iron planters, late 19th century, 38 cm high,…

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Planters - Antique Pair

Two antique cast iron planters, late 19th century, 38 cm high, 69 cm wide, 37 cm deep

A fabulous pair of cast iron neo-classical pedestal urns,…

Neo-Classical Cast Iron Pedestal Urns, 19th Century France

A fabulous pair of cast iron neo-classical pedestal urns, French 19th century, 140 cm high, 65 cm diameter

Large cast iron urn, of classical 'Campana' form, with egg and…

Classical Campana Cast Iron Urn with Egg and Dart Decoration

Large cast iron urn, of classical 'Campana' form, with egg and dArt Decoration to rim, set above a fixed square pedestal base, height 96 cm x diameter 75 cm (at rim)

Large pair of cast iron urns, of classical 'Campana' styling,…

Classical Fluted Cast Iron Urns with Pedestal Bases

Large pair of cast iron urns, of classical 'Campana' styling, of fluted form with egg and dArt Decoration to rim, set above short tapered pedestal bases, height 101 cm x diameter 77 cm (at rim) (2)

A pair of antique French urns, heavy cast iron forms. Each with…

Antique French Cherub Cast Iron Urns

A pair of antique French urns, heavy cast iron forms. Each with cherubs leaning over the rim. Lion head handles. Coloured black, height 96 cm, width 72 cm

A small dark green painted cast iron planter, French, 19th…

19th Century French Cast Iron Planter

A small dark green painted cast iron planter, French, 19th century, 25 cm high, 40 cm long, 23 cm deep

A pair of cast iron garden urns on plinths, campana form,…

Floral Cast Iron Garden Urns with Plinths

A pair of cast iron garden urns on plinths, campana form, floral decoration to the body with mask handles, on square form base, raised on a cast iron plinth decorated with wreaths on each side, antique white finish. 44 x 44 x 144 cm.

A pair of cast iron garden urns, campana form with floral…

Floral Campana Urns with Square Foot

A pair of cast iron garden urns, campana form with floral decoration, raised on square foot, black paint finish. 56 x 78 cm.

A pair of cast iron garden urns, campana form, decorative rim,…

Whitewashed Cast Iron Garden Urns

A pair of cast iron garden urns, campana form, decorative rim, raised on square base, whitewash lead finish. 64 x 40 cm.

A pair of small cast iron urns, 20th century, the pair of…

French Cast Iron Garden Urns, Pair

A pair of small cast iron urns, 20th century, the pair of French cast iron garden urns, cast with gadrooning rim over campana form vessel, on spreading base with square bases, black enamel finish, height 19.5 cm, depth 25 cm

A pair of cast iron urns on pedestals, 20th century, the pair…

Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns on Pedestals

A pair of cast iron urns on pedestals, 20th century, the pair of neoclassical style garden urns, cast with gadrooning rim over vessel with melon base, raised on column with square bases, and resting on stepped plinths, height 51.5 cm, length 22.5 cm,…

A pair of cast iron garden urns on plinths, campana form,…

Floral Cast Iron Garden Urns on Plinths

A pair of cast iron garden urns on plinths, campana form, floral decoration to the body with mask handles, on square form base, raised on a cast iron plinth decorated with wreaths on each side, verdigris finish. 44 x 44 x 144 cm.

A pair of cast iron garden urns, campana form, decorative rim,…

Antique Cream Cast Iron Garden Urns (64 x 40 cm)

A pair of cast iron garden urns, campana form, decorative rim, raised on square base, antique cream finish. 64 x 40 cm.

A vintage cast iron twin handled urn form jardiniere, width 28…

Vintage Cast Iron Urn Jardiniere with Twin Handles

A vintage cast iron twin handled urn form jardiniere, width 28 cm

A pair of small cast iron urns, 20th century the pair of…

Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns

A pair of small cast iron urns, 20th century the pair of neoclassical style garden urns, cast with gadrooning rim over vessel with melon base, raised on column with square base. Height 31 cm, diameter: 30 cm

Garden urns pair of cast iron tulip planters, Victorian style…

Victorian-style Cast Iron Tulip Planters Pair

Garden urns pair of cast iron tulip planters, Victorian style with grey finish, height 76 cm, diameter 60 cm

A pair of cast iron urns on plinths, 53 x 30 x 30 cm each

Cast Iron Urns on Plinths - Pair

A pair of cast iron urns on plinths, 53 x 30 x 30 cm each

Petite cast iron urn, height 27 cm

27 cm Cast Iron Urn

Petite cast iron urn, height 27 cm

Pair of miniature cast iron urns, repainted in mottled maroon…

Mottled Maroon Cast Iron Urns (Set of 2)

Pair of miniature cast iron urns, repainted in mottled maroon tones, height 15.5 cm (2)

Large cast iron outdoor urn and stand, of classical form,…

Classical Cast Iron Outdoor Urn with Stand

Large cast iron outdoor urn and stand, of classical form, decorated with border of flower heads and acanthus scrolls, flanked by handles, with lower lobed body, on a circular foot on pedestal stand, total height 145 cm

A French cast iron garden urn; late 19th century, in the Louis…

Louis XIV Style Cast Iron Garden Urn

A French cast iron garden urn; late 19th century, in the Louis XIV style with an egg and dart rim, the campana shaped bowl with bearded mask and gryphon ornament to either side on a fluted base and socle. Height 89 cm, diameter 82 cm

A pair of cast iron classical garden urns each having double…

Classical Cast Iron Garden Urns with Lion Handles

A pair of cast iron classical garden urns each having double lion face handles, height 63 cm, width 46 cm

A pair of cast iron garden urns, campana form, rusted cream…

Rusted Cream Campana Garden Urns - 64x44cm

A pair of cast iron garden urns, campana form, rusted cream finish. 64 x 44 cm.

A pair of cast iron garden urns. Having lion decoration. Height…

Cast Iron Lion Garden Urns - Pair

A pair of cast iron garden urns. Having lion decoration. Height 29 cm, length 32.5 cm, width 32.5 cm.

Pair Victorian reproduction cast iron trough planters on four…

Victorian cast iron trough planters on mask feet

Pair Victorian reproduction cast iron trough planters on four separate mask feet, 64 cm long

Georgian reproduction cast iron box planters 40 cm high

Georgian Cast Iron Box Planters - 40cm Height

Georgian reproduction cast iron box planters 40 cm high

Pair Victorian reproduction cast iron garden urns 47 cm height,…

Victorian Reproduction Cast Iron Garden Urns - Pair

Pair Victorian reproduction cast iron garden urns 47 cm height, 64 cm dia.

A pair of large and impressive cast iron garden urns, shallow…

Verdigris Cast Iron Garden Urns with Square Stand

A pair of large and impressive cast iron garden urns, shallow campana shape, with separate square stand, verdigris finish. 97 x 95 cm.

A pair of large and impressive cast iron garden urns, campana…

Rustic Cream Cast Iron Garden Urns with Square Stand

A pair of large and impressive cast iron garden urns, campana shape, with separate large square stand, deep cream paint with rusted finish. 80 x 144 cm.

A pair of cast iron garden urns, campana shape, the exterior…

Campana-shaped Cast Iron Garden Urns with Relief Figures

A pair of cast iron garden urns, campana shape, the exterior decorated with figures in relief, shoulder handles, verdigris and rust finish. 55 x 80 cm.

Cast iron garden urns, pair of garden urns on matching plinth…

Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns on Plinths

Cast iron garden urns, pair of garden urns on matching plinth stands

Cast Iron planter urn with lion mask ring handles, 56 cm…

Lion Mask Cast Iron Planter Urn - 56cm Diameter

Cast Iron planter urn with lion mask ring handles, 56 cm diameter, 54 cm high

Cast iron planter pot 59 cm wide, 27 cm high

Large Cast Iron Planter Pot

Cast iron planter pot 59 cm wide, 27 cm high

A painted cast iron planter pot, 19th/20th century, 23 cm high,…

Painted Cast Iron Planter Pot - 19th/20th Century

A painted cast iron planter pot, 19th/20th century, 23 cm high, 61 cm wide, 32 cm deep

Pair of cast iron garden pedestal plant torcheres, with a…

Cast iron garden plant torcheres with fluted column supports

Pair of cast iron garden pedestal plant torcheres, with a frilled spreading lip, raised upon fluted column supports, height 77 cm (2)

A cast iron garden urn, campana form on square base, weathered…

Weathered Cast Iron Garden Urn

A cast iron garden urn, campana form on square base, weathered rusty patina. 49 x 64 cm.

Pair of green painted cast iron garden urns, with twin scroll…

Green Cast Iron Garden Urns with Scroll Handles

Pair of green painted cast iron garden urns, with twin scroll handles, one handle (A/F) (2), height 33 cm, width 58 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Near pair of cast iron garden urns, each of campagna form (2),…

Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns

Near pair of cast iron garden urns, each of campagna form (2), height 43 cm, 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

Pair of cast iron garden urns, each of campagna shape, with two…

Campagna Urns with Garland of Flowers (Pair)

Pair of cast iron garden urns, each of campagna shape, with two handles and garland of flowers (2), height 59 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

A pair of cast iron garden urns, flower form raised on a square…

Rusted Flower Urns on Square Base

A pair of cast iron garden urns, flower form raised on a square base, attractive rusted patina. 62 x 53 cm.

A small cast iron garden urn, traditional campana shape on…

Campana Cast Iron Garden Urn on Square Base

A small cast iron garden urn, traditional campana shape on square base. 27 x 19 cm.

A vintage cast iron garden urn 'goblet' shape, on square base.…

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Urn on Square Base

A vintage cast iron garden urn 'goblet' shape, on square base. 45 x 57 cm.

A pair of antique cast iron garden urns, late 19th century, 112…

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urns - Pair

A pair of antique cast iron garden urns, late 19th century, 112 cm high

A pair of antique cast iron garden urns with cream painted…

Antique Cream-Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns, 19th Century

A pair of antique cast iron garden urns with cream painted finish, 19th century, 57 cm high

A pair of two handled classical cast iron garden urns, with…

Classical Cast Iron Garden Urns with Mask Handles

A pair of two handled classical cast iron garden urns, with mask handles and square bases. Height 44 cm

Two 19th century French cast iron planters, classical design on…

French Cast Iron Planters - Classical Design in Burgundy

Two 19th century French cast iron planters, classical design on four feet in Burgundy colour. 34 x 71 x 35 cm

A cast iron birdbath/planter, square decorative base with…

Vintage White Cast Iron Birdbath/Planter with Decorative Base

A cast iron birdbath/planter, square decorative base with column supporting a deep top, old white paint finish. 44 x 70 cm.

Two cast iron garden urns on matching stands, total height 84…

Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urns on Stands

Two cast iron garden urns on matching stands, total height 84 cm & 36 cm diameter.

French cast iron garden planter, 15 cm high, 43 cm long, 18 cm…

French Cast Iron Garden Planter - Small Size

French cast iron garden planter, 15 cm high, 43 cm long, 18 cm wide

Pair of large cast iron garden jardinieres, 55 cm diameter, 76…

Large Cast Iron Garden Jardinieres - Pair

Pair of large cast iron garden jardinieres, 55 cm diameter, 76 cm high

Pair of exotic cast iron garden urns decorated in classical…

Classical Cast Iron Garden Urns with Griffin Handles (A/F)

Pair of exotic cast iron garden urns decorated in classical form with griffin handles (A/F to one)

Two cast iron garden urns, 50 cm diameter, 68 cm high

Pair of 68cm Cast Iron Garden Urns

Two cast iron garden urns, 50 cm diameter, 68 cm high

Three cast iron garden urns, comprising of 2 x 41 cm diameter,…

Set of 3 Cast Iron Garden Urns

Three cast iron garden urns, comprising of 2 x 41 cm diameter, 32 cm high and 1 x 22.5 cm high

A cast iron garden urn on stand, squat circular shape,…

Floral Cast Iron Garden Urn on Stand

A cast iron garden urn on stand, squat circular shape, decorated with floral swags and ribbon handles, on a short column base with conforming decoration, diameter 620 height 79 cm.

An old cast iron garden urn, campana form on square base,…

Mythical Beast Handled Cast Iron Garden Urn

An old cast iron garden urn, campana form on square base, ornate side handles with mythical beast mask. 53 cm x 30 cm.

A tall elegant cast iron & painted classical urn on raised base,…

Classical Cast Iron Urn on Raised Base

A tall elegant cast iron & painted classical urn on raised base, 19th/20th century. Provenance: The Eclectic collection of a Sydney gentleman. Height 75 cm, diameter 40 cm

An important Victorian solid cast iron three tier garden stand…

Victorian Three Tier Garden Stand with Grape Vines Decoration

An important Victorian solid cast iron three tier garden stand of two demi lune sections highly decorated with grape vines

Pair of garden urns cast iron, in the Victorian style, painted…

Victorian-style black cast iron garden urns (Height 68cm)

Pair of garden urns cast iron, in the Victorian style, painted black, Height68 cm

A pair of cast iron urns, 19th century 107 cm high

19th Century Cast Iron Urns - 107cm High

A pair of cast iron urns, 19th century 107 cm high

Pair of antique French twin handled cast iron garden urns, each…

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urns (Pair)

Pair of antique French twin handled cast iron garden urns, each 47 cm high, 34 cm diameter (2)

Pair of cast iron garden urns on stands 46.5 cm diameter, 87.5…

Cast Iron Garden Urns on Stands

Pair of cast iron garden urns on stands 46.5 cm diameter, 87.5 cm high

A pair of 19th century French cast iron campagna urns height 85…

19th Century French Cast Iron Campagna Urns (8 words)

A pair of 19th century French cast iron campagna urns height 85 cm, diameter 55 cm

Pair of antique French cast iron flared rim garden urns, square…

French Cast Iron Garden Urns (Pair)

Pair of antique French cast iron flared rim garden urns, square bases, each 37 cm high, 50 cm diameter (2)

French white painted cast iron twin handled urn on stand, lion…

White Cast Iron Urn with Lion Mask Handles and Stand

French white painted cast iron twin handled urn on stand, lion mask drop ring handles, jardiniere 50 cm high, 51 cm diameter and base 68 cm high, 42 cm diameter (2)

Antique French Louis XV style cast iron garden planter, with…

Louis XV Style Cast Iron Garden Planter

Antique French Louis XV style cast iron garden planter, with raised lattice and scroll decoration, 30 cm high, 65 cm wide, 33 cm deep

Antique French cast iron green enamel planter, 32 cm high, 50…

French Green Enamel Cast Iron Planter - Antique

Antique French cast iron green enamel planter, 32 cm high, 50 cm wide, 32 cm deep

Pair of antique French cast iron garden urns, each 49 cm high,…

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urns (Pair)

Pair of antique French cast iron garden urns, each 49 cm high, 37 cm diameter (2)

Four cast iron garden urns, 20th century, of fluted campagna…

Fluted Campagna Garden Urns (Set of 4)

Four cast iron garden urns, 20th century, of fluted campagna shape (4), approx. height 60 cm

Antique French cast iron twin handled garden urn, 24 cm high,…

French cast iron garden urn with twin handles

Antique French cast iron twin handled garden urn, 24 cm high, 47 cm wide, 35 cm deep

A large cast iron garden urn and plinth, a lobed urn with a…

Cast Iron Garden Urn with Laurel Garland Decoration

A large cast iron garden urn and plinth, a lobed urn with a fold-over egg and dart rim raised on a stepped plinth, each face decorated with an applied laurel garland provenance Graham Geddes Antiques, height 130 cm, diameter 93 cm

A pair of small cast iron garden urns, campana shape, 20 cm x…

Small Campana Cast Iron Garden Urns (20x25cm)

A pair of small cast iron garden urns, campana shape, 20 cm x 25 cm

Pair of cast iron white urns, each 46 cm high, 35 cm diameter…

White Cast Iron Urns (Set of 2)

Pair of cast iron white urns, each 46 cm high, 35 cm diameter (2)

Antique French pair of cast iron campagna form urn, 43 cm high,…

French Cast Iron Urn Pair - Antique

Antique French pair of cast iron campagna form urn, 43 cm high, 28 cm diameter each (2)

Antique French cast iron campagna form urn, 53 cm x 37 cm…

French Cast Iron Campagna Urn, 53x37cm

Antique French cast iron campagna form urn, 53 cm x 37 cm diameter

Antique French cast iron campagna form urn, 53 cm high, 40 cm…

French Cast Iron Campagna Urn - Antique

Antique French cast iron campagna form urn, 53 cm high, 40 cm diameter