Reading Girl & Boy Ornaments

Cast-iron ornaments recalling the Edwardian fondness for sculptural depictions of children, whose innocence and playfulness were emblematic of early-20th-century domestic ideals. Sculptors placed youthful figures among fountains, woodland clearings and garden beds to evoke nostalgia, gentleness and the emotional refuge of childhood. Hand-finished with a verdigris patina, these ornaments celebrate that tradition, offering a sentimental, pastoral presence that softens formal planting and invites imaginative charm into the garden.

Colour: Brown, Green
Cast iron
Girl c.18 x 9 x 9cm, Boy c.15.5 x 8.5 x 10cm
Natural weathering will occur