Pedestal With Vase To South West Of Fountain Pond In Melbourne Hall Garden

The pedestal with vase, located to the south-west of the fountain pond in Melbourne Hall Garden, dates from the early 18th century and is likely the work of Samuel Watson. It 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, with construction carried out by William Cooke of Walcot. The pedestal is made of stone and features a panelled design with a moulded base and cornice, resting on a stepped, square plinth. At the top, the vase is ovoid with reeded sides and a wide lip, adorned with a garland of ivy around its thin neck. The moulded lid on top is a later addition, probably from the early 19th century. This structure is included in the Derbyshire Historic Gardens Register at Grade I.