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Item no 554 A large Portland-stone urn, the upper section relief carved with two winged amorini linked with swags of flowers tied with ribbons, and with a pine cone top finial. This is a rare antique urn which could be an interesting focal point in a large garden. It was originally in the gardens of Thornes House, a Georgian Mansion near Wakefield in Yorkshire, which was burnt down in 1951. The grounds have become the public park known as Thornes Park. 19th Century or possibly earlier 22" x 22" x 65" high SOLD

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