Vase And Pedestal To North West Of The Four Seasons Vase In Melbourne Hall Gardens

The vase and pedestal located to the northwest of the Four Seasons Vase in Melbourne Hall Gardens date from around 1704 for the pedestal, designed by Devigne, and the late 18th century for the urn. This structure was created as part of a French-style garden designed by the Royal Gardeners to Queen Anne, London and Wise, for Thomas Coke of Melbourne Hall. The stone cylindrical pedestal rests on a plain circular plinth and features acanthus leaf decoration at the base and a moulded cornice. The sides of the pedestal are adorned with carved swags and baroque panels that include the initials 'TDC', flanked by putti. The vase, dating from the late 18th century, has laurel leaf decoration at the base of the bowl and a Vitruvian scroll at the top. The lip of the vase is decorated with a Greek Key pattern, and the lid features acanthus leaf carving. This item is included in the Derbyshire Historic Gardens Register at Grade I.