Vintage French Cast Iron Planter by Alfred Corneau

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An ornate planter with a unique patina by French iron-founder Alfred Corneau. Made at the turn of the century in … more An ornate planter with a unique patina by French iron-founder Alfred Corneau. Made at the turn of the century in the small town of Charleville, the graceful urn is framed by scrolling handles — an extension of the motifs of furling leaves which decorate the surface of the iron. The original white-painted finish has weathered to a textural patina, creating the nostalgic impression of a garden overgrown, an abandoned arbor reclaimed by nature. less