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Fountain Of The Elephant

Substantial Bronze Elephant Garden Fountain Statue with Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A substantial bronze elephant sculpture tubed as a fountain, made with the lost wax process
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21st Century and Contemporary Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Large Water Fountain Elephant Garden Scuplture, Mid-20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A delightful and playful concrete baby elephant water fountain, originating from mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century English Fountains

Materials

Concrete

Inkwell with Elephant, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
the elephant - at his back - you can place your fountain pen or writing pen. A great desk accessory
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Inkwell with Elephant, 1930s
Inkwell with Elephant, 1930s
H 6.3 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in
Large Mid 1800s Zinc Automaton Elephant
Located in Peekskill, NY
175 years ago this was created as a fountain that worked on water and counter weights. The elephant
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Indian Engraved Silver Table Fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons
By Oomersi Mawji & Sons
Located in London, GB
Indian engraved silver table fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons Indian, late 19th century Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
the Elephant in India. The model was inspired by architect Jean-Antoine Alavoine's fountain project
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Four Animal Figurative Statues 19-20 century various metal medium
Located in Florence, IT
of the Florentine "Porcellino Fountain" by Tacca in silver 1 boar in bronze 1 Elephants family in
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20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver, Bronze, Iron

HERMES silk LE CARNAVAL DES ANIMAUX 90 Twill Scarf Bleu Pale Rose Beige
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
tree, surprised that a herd of skeleton horses are given new life by the waters of a fountain of
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2010s French Scarves

Silver Statue with Rock Crystal Obelisk Reproducing Bernini's "Minerva Chick"
Located in Roma, IT
“Pulcino della Minerva”, or in english – Minervas Chick. The brilliantly carved and very realistic elephant
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2010s Italian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Unique Figurative Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramic Candleholders, Denmark, 1977
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
and his wife, Queen of Saba, riding on elephants. About Danish ceramist and painter Bjørn
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Vintage 1970s Danish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Large William IV Silver Tray Salver by Paul Storr 1820 19th Century
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
pile engrailed sable between two fountains barry wavy of six argent and azure three cross crosslets of
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Antique 1820s English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tribute to Morandi #29
By Bob Stuth-Wade
Located in Dallas, TX
, flowers in a bottle and a very realistic model of an elephant. Drawing with a fountain pen every flaw in
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2010s American Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Tribute to Morandi #30
By Bob Stuth-Wade
Located in Dallas, TX
, flowers in a bottle and a very realistic model of an elephant. Drawing with a fountain pen every flaw in
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Tribute to Morandi #31
By Bob Stuth-Wade
Located in Dallas, TX
, flowers in a bottle and a very realistic model of an elephant. Drawing with a fountain pen every flaw in
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2010s American Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

100th Anniversary Celebration Coffret # 3 - Roma - 1956 - Vintage Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
-eye view of this Pantheon Square and its monumental fountain which supports an Egyptian obelisk
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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English Antique Lead Figural Fountainhead Ornamental Garden Fountain Feature
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An elegant and highly unusual figural fountainhead. Made from cast lead, this is a late 19th century / early 20th century piece of superb quality. The lady figure is standing upright...
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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Fountains

Materials

Lead

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique handcrafted Moroccan jewelry wooden box with camel bone inlay trunk. A large early 20th century decorative Moroccan camel bone casket with brass carrying handles on bun feet....
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA . 18th Century water fountain Basin Jardinière Of Hand Carved Stone container . Color and patina keeps ...
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Antique 18th Century French Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal

Large Studio Portrait Camera
Located in Peekskill, NY
Cameras are not my expertise but we could not pass up on this beauty. The camera is signed ANSCO and the large lens reads DARLO OPTICIEN, PARIS 35436. I'm told that this lens is the ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Large Studio Portrait Camera
Large Studio Portrait Camera
H 58 in W 28 in D 36 in
A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan
Located in Leesburg, VA
A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan Approximate size: 12 (l) x 5.5 (w) x 4 (h) in. The Elephant’s Snout Volute shell is a species of sea snail belonging t...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare Weber Costello Scientific Globe Tellurian that dates to around 1880. This is a handsome globe made by, "Weber Costello Co. Chicago Heights, Illinois." The globe sits o...
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Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
H 15.75 in W 20 in D 12 in
Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional inkwell with pen tray made of BACCARAT crystal. The rectangular pen tray has a cube-shaped inkwell holder in the center, closed with a gilded brass hinge. There is a reli...
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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Mid-Century French Signed Lalique Frosted Crystal Sparrow Sculptures, Set of 4
By Marc Lalique
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or a desk with this set of vintage bird sculptures. Created in France by Lalique circa 1970, each frosted crystal bird is signed on the base; it includes "Le Moineau...
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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. The mushroom has an original impo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Renaissance style gilt bronze rectangular casket lidded box. It depicts embossed decoration of scrolls of acanthus leaves, birds flowers and hearts around the whole box. In...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Desk Set Inkwell In Alabaster and Bronze Elephant
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautifull Art Deco desk set in Alabaster and Bronze with large decorative Elephant, inkwell and carved area as penholder. This is a wonderful piece for a collector of these pieces.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage working condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France circa 1950s and is in perfect ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

George Bussey Automaton Caddie Golf Bag
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Caddie Golf Bag, George Bussey Automaton Caddie. A wonderful example of an early auto caddy by George Bussey. This is a rare find indeed as very few of these bags have surviv...
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Antique 1890s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Boxwood

George Bussey Automaton Caddie Golf Bag
George Bussey Automaton Caddie Golf Bag
H 36.62 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
William Adams IV & Sons Purple Fountain Scenery Staffordshire Transferware Plate
By William Adams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A purple transfer printed plate in the Fountain Scenery pattern, William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1829-1861. A scalloped plate, printed in pu...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Among the most visually alluring and technically excellent of all Tiffany Studios New York's desk accessories, the exciting design for this refined but robustly rounded inkwell featu...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
This French limestone wall fountain, originating from the 1960s, features a small rectangular low-line shape basin at the bottom center. An intricate floral motif at the center top ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Fountains

Materials

Limestone

French Limestone Wall Fountain
French Limestone Wall Fountain
H 57.5 in W 47 in D 17 in

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Vintage Soda Fountain Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This is a twisted wire, machine age, ice cream parlor soda fountain chair from the period 1920 to
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Vintage 1940s Indian Steampunk Chairs

Vintage Soda Fountain Chair
Vintage Soda Fountain Chair
H 35 in W 13 in D 13 in
White Ceramic Figure of a Moor by Andrea Spadini
Located in London, GB
man" was an influence on him throughout his life, as was the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza
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Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Welded Copper "Fountain" Sculpture by Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
resembling an elephant's foot. Bertoia used this technique to great effect in his massive public fountains
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20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Original Vintage Travel Poster London's Tramways See More Of London Transport
Located in London, GB
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain Eros statue at Piccadilly Circus and Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, flags
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Pair of Putti Torcheres by A. Durenne & A-E Carrier-Belleuse, France, Circa 1880
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, A. Durenne
Located in PARIS, FR
adorned thus the worldwide cities with his statues, fountains and lights, such in Paris: Alexandre de
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Antique 1880s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Sterling Silver and Marble Statue Reproducing Bernini's "Minerva Chick"
Located in Roma, IT
carved and very realistic elephant statue is a gem of famous Gian Lorenzo Bernini who designed it. THE
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2010s Italian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

HERMES silk LE CARNAVAL DES ANIMAUX 90 Twill Scarf Rose Pale Vert Jaune
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
tree, surprised that a herd of skeleton horses are given new life by the waters of a fountain of
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2010s French Scarves

Original Antique Print of the Fountain of the Elephant in Paris, France, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Design for the Fountain of the Elephant at Paris'. Old print of the
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Antique 1830s Prints

Materials

Paper

Large Bronze Elephant Statue, Fountain Feature Optional
Located in Yonkers, NY
A substantial bronze elephant sculpture tubed as a fountain, made with the lost wax process
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Fountain with Animals and in the Shape of a Tree
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Chinese bronze fountain with animals and in the shape of a tree. The fountain displays an eagle
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Fountains

Rare Majolica Elephant Fountain Sarreguemines, circa 1890
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica elephant head fountain with an Indian adornment signed Sarreguemines. Complete with
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Antique 1890s French Anglo-Indian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

"Elephant Fountain Looking South" 1993 by Julian Barrow
By Julian Barrow
Located in Bristol, CT
Art Sz: 7 1/2"H x 5 3/4"W Frame Sz: 10 1/2"H x 8 1/2"W Provenance: The Estate of Mary S.B. Braga Oakendale, VA Artist Bio: Julian Barrow was known for his landscapes and paintings ...
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1990s Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cosmic Elephant - Montegrappa Fountain Pen With Silver Sculpture - Signed / COA
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Paris, FR
Salvador DALI Cosmic Elephant Limited edition Fountain Pen (Size of the nib : M) With sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Cosmic Elephant - Montegrappa Fountain Pen With Silver Sculpture - Signed / COA
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Paris, FR
Salvador DALI Cosmic Elephant Limited edition Fountain Pen (Size of the nib : M) With sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Silver Statue with Rock Crystal Obelisk Reproducing Bernini's "Minerva chick"
Located in Roma, IT
“Pulcino della Minerva”, or in english – Minervas Chick. The brilliantly carved and very realistic elephant
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2010s Italian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Hand Chiseled Stone Trough, Planter
Located in Pomona, CA
, ducks, etc. Now It can be an unique garden elements, water fountain. From the pictures, you can see this
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Original Vintage Travel Poster London's Tramways See More Of London Transport
Located in London, GB
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain Eros statue at Piccadilly Circus and Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, flags
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1930s Art Deco More Prints

Materials

Paper

Cast Aluminum Elephant Fountain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
How great is this? The wonderfully weathered pachyderm shoots water out of his trunk, fed through an internal tube. He has a fantastic old look to him (her?) and free stands into any...
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Vintage 1950s American Fountains

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Aluminum Elephant Fountain
Cast Aluminum Elephant Fountain
H 43.5 in W 38 in D 24 in
Magnificent Large 18th Century Marble Fountain Basin
Located in Woodbury, CT
This superb and heavily carved marble fountain basin is without peer. French and dating to the mid
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Fountains

Materials

Carrara Marble

Grand Tour Bronze Architectural Model of the July Column, Paris circa 1870
Located in Lafayette, CA
fall. That landmark, a fountain in the form of a colossal elephant, had been modeled, full size! in a
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Antique 1870s French Grand Tour Architectural Models

Materials

Bronze

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Fountain Of The Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fountain of the elephant you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and silver, every fountain of the elephant was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a fountain of the elephant, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the fountain of the elephant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right fountain of the elephant, those designed in Art Deco and folk art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one fountain of the elephant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cristalleries De Baccarat, Oomersi Mawji & Sons and Paul Storr produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fountain Of The Elephant?

Prices for a fountain of the elephant start at $437 and top out at $109,541 with the average selling for $1,830.
Questions About Fountain Of The Elephant
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The original elephant clock designed by Ismail al-Jazari is no longer in existence. However, a larger scale reproduction is on display at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, fountains should run 24/7.

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    On 1stdibs, fountains cost between $850 and $151,466.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What fountain pen is the most iconic is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some of the most widely known models include the Parker 51, the Waterman 52, the Parker Duofold, the Sheaffer Imperial and the Conklin Endura. Shop a wide variety of fountain pens on 1stDibs.
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    What elephant jewelry symbolizes is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Many people believe that the elephant represents good fortune. As a result, you may choose to wear the jewelry as a symbol of luck or for personal protection. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of elephant jewelry.
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    What elephant statues represent is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Cultures around the world associate elephants with power, fertility, good fortune and wisdom. Because of the phrase "an elephant never forgets," some people link them to memory. You'll find a range of elephant statues on 1stDibs.
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    The elephant is a symbol of good luck and of good fortune. Bring someone good luck by gifting them an elephant bracelet. You can shop a collection of elephant bracelets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, you can mount an elephant head. However, if you acquire one, it is best to have a professional taxidermist do the work for you to ensure that you do not damage it. You'll find a selection of taxidermy on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The makers of Tiffany fountain pens have varied over the years. Pelikan and Waldmann of Germany are two of the manufacturers that have produced pens for the luxury brand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Tiffany & Co. pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you should generally leave outdoor fountains on all the time during warm weather. Manufacturers engineer fountain pumps to run continuously, and shutting them off and restarting them regularly could shorten their lifespan. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of outdoor fountains and other garden elements.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a concrete fountain depends largely on the size, shape and design of the fountain. Concrete weighs 0.087 pounds per cubic inch. Most fountains should feature the weight in information about their dimensions. On 1stDibs, find a collection of concrete fountains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can leave a water fountain outside in the winter depends on the piece. However, experts recommend that all fountains be drained and stored away from the elements in areas that receive ice and snow during the winter months. On 1stDibs, shop a range of fountains.