19th Century Hand-Carved Granite Fountain Element--Great for Garden
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Indian granite drain would also work nicely as a downspout water catch to redirect flow.
Granite
19th Century Hand-Carved Granite Garden Component
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Indian granite drain would also work nicely as a downspout water catch to redirect flow.
Granite
Medieval Bronze Lion Downspout
Located in North Egremont, MA
Cast bronze lion open mouth downspout with nice dark brown patina and chased decoration.
19th Century American Rain Chain with Downspout
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century American rain chain with downspout
Iron, Metal
Zinc Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Zinc gutter downspouts now transformed into up-light wall sconces.
Zinc
Unavailable
H 17.38 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Wells Fargo Building Painted Cast Iron Winged Mountain Lion Grotesque, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Architectural grotesques—very similar to gargoyles, though without a downspout—have warded off evil while protecting buildings since they gained widespread popularity in Europe durin...
Iron
French Iron Downspout
Located in Nashville, TN
Nineteenth century iron downspout. Urn shape with animal head spout.
Iron
French Limestone Lion Downspouts
Located in Dallas, TX
These unique 18th century Lion Carved Downspout Water Exits from France are a stunning addition to any outdoor space.
Limestone
Floor Lamp from Terracotta Downspout
Located in Houston, TX
Take a century-old downspout from France, put it on a modern metal base, top it with a shade, and Voila!
Metal
A c. 14th Century, Gothic Downspout
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning, period, hand-carved solid marble downspout featuring a 360 degree series of reliefs depicting iconic, arched Gothic windows surmounted by quatrefoil medallions.
Marble
Cast Iron Downspouts with Lions Face Details Late 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of lion downspouts with fabulous lion face as main detail.
Monumental Pair of Zinc Architectural Dragons or Griffins, 19th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hand formed zinc,, Museum quality.Possibly originally intended to be downspouts.,Some structual damage,,mainly to top of head,.
Zinc
Hand Carved Central Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a hand carved limestone central fountain with four iron downspouts. This fountain is a classical French design from an antique village fountain reclaimed outside Montpe...
Limestone, Iron
Antique 19th Century Lead Rain Hoppers or Downspouts from England
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Late 19th Century Lead Downspouts or Rain Hoppers from a Greenwich Ct. Estate.
Lead
Hand-Carved Central Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a hand-carved limestone central fountain with four iron downspouts. This fountain is a classical French design from an antique village fountain reclaimed outside Montpe...
Limestone, Iron
Hand Carved Central Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a hand carved limestone central fountain with four iron downspouts. This fountain is a classical French design from an antique village fountain reclaimed outside Montpe...
Limestone, Iron
Hand-Carved Central Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a hand-carved limestone central fountain with four iron downspouts. This fountain is a classical French design from an antique village fountain reclaimed outside Montpe...
Limestone, Iron
Hand Carved Central Octagonal Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer a hand carved limestone central fountain with four iron downspouts. This fountain is a classical French design from an antique village fountain reclaimed outside Montpe...
Limestone, Iron
carved stone gargoyle downspout
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Antique carved stone gothic style downspout.French, probably 19th century and a repair or replacement to a gothic building.
Pair of Cast Iron Downspouts with Iron Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
We were thrilled to find this wonderful pair of Cast Iron downspouts in Paris. Our clients are always searching for unusual accessories and these certainly fit that description.
Iron
Wrought Iron Downspout Rain Chain, Mid 19th Century American
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid 19th century wrought iron downspout rain chain, used to direct the water from the rooftop; American.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Copper Shelves / Brackets
Located in San Francisco, CA
Adapted from large downspouts. Nice old surface.
Copper, Steel
Pair Zinc 19c Gargoyles
Located in Culver City, CA
Originally mounted as downspouts on building.
Zinc, Iron
19th Century American Architectural Elements
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of sculptural, decorative 19th century American tin architectural downspouts retaining a good portion of their original painted surfaces, now wonderfully crusty and leathery in ...
Tin
Copper Ornaments
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A graceful and elegant pair of solid copper, vintage downspouts. Most likely from a stately, architecturally inspired residence or building.
Sold
H 17.5 in W 7.88 in D 4 in
Wells Fargo Building Gilt Cast Iron Winged Mountain Lion Grotesque, circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Architectural grotesques—very similar to gargoyles, though without a downspout—have warded off evil while protecting buildings since they gained widespread popularity in Europe durin...
Iron
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