Pair of English 19th Century Barley-Twist Chimney Pots/Planters/Pedestals
We love these tall hand-made biscuit terracotta chimney pots for their rare sinuous barley-twist design with traces of coal dust on the surface, and their warm, creamy color. They are perfectly matched in height and levelness, although some of the photos show a different perspective. Very minor chipping is shown in the photos and both chimney pots are open at both ends. They would be superb as tall pedestals to hold nursery baskets of flowers, or tops and/or bottoms could be fashioned to convert them into pedestals for sculpture or actualy planters. Suitable for all climates year-round if properly installed, we recommend they be placed/mortared to a stone base or concrete footings and that the tops be covered in the winter (we usually use pieces of plywood). Please note that the outer diameter of both pots is 14 inches, while the inner diameter of one is 10.25 inches and the other 10 3/8 inches.
England, CA 1890
H: 49.5 in Diameter: 14 in
Ref: COC 1014
