Coade stone or Lithodipyra or Lithodipra was stoneware that was often described as an artificial stone in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It was used for moulding neoclassical statues, architectural decorations and garden ornaments of the highest quality that remain virtually weatherproof today.

What type of rock is Coade stone?

Human-Made Rocks

Coade stone (made from grog, flint, quartz, soda lime glass and clay) is another type of mock rock. Bricks have been around for a long time.

Is Coade stone durable?

Created from stoneware using a secret recipe and then fired at a very high heat, Coade stone makes it possible to produce sculpture with the finest detail that is also incredibly durable and has the appearance of stone.