Pair of American Cast Iron Turtle Fountains with Plumbed Copper Tubing, C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron Turtle fountains with internal plumbed copper tubing, Late 19th Century
Copper, Iron
Majolica Turtle Fountain Sarreguemines, circa 1890
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica turtle fountain signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Sea Turtle Standing Wall Fountain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large bronze fountain with a bale of turtles. Sure to be an impressive centerpiece to any outdoor or garden area.
Bronze
Pair of French Figural Cherub Form Lead Fountains Riding on Turtles, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French figural cherub form lead fountains riding on turtle, Mid-19th century. Fountains are plumed for the garden or pond.
Copper, Lead
Copper Mermaid Fountain by Glen Mayo
By Glen Mayo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical fountain sculpture, of copper, by metal artist Glen Mayo; its mermaid focal point holding a leaf which cascades water down the fountain, among turtles, angel fish, other se...
Copper
Turtle Fountain
By Florentine Craft Studio
Located in Long Island, NY
A lead fountain of a turtle by Florentine Craftsman. I have photos from the catalog showing the turtle but they were too small to post to this website.
Lead
Unavailable
H 8.63 in W 8.5 in D 5.63 in
Young Boy Riding a Turtle, Patinated Bronze Fountain Head Sculpture, c. 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful circa 1920 antique patinated cast bronze fountain head sculpture depicting a cherubic young boy riding a turtle, and more specifically, a Galápagos tortoise.
Bronze, Copper
Victorian Bronze Turtle Fountain
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and very detailed late Victorian turtle fountain. Artist unknown and no visible foundry marks.
Bronze
Grand Tour Bronze of 'La Fontana Delle Tartarughe' (the Turtle Fountain)
Located in Stamford, CT
Very fine bronze of La Fontana Delle Tartarughe (The Turtle Fountain). Cast as a working miniature fountain.
Sold
H 40 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Italian Fountain, Replica of the "Fontana Delle Tartarughe, " circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Italian fountain, replica of the "Fontana delle Tartarughe" (Turtle Fountain) in Rome, circa 1890-1910.
Vintage Life Size Bronze Turtle Sculpture Fountain, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A vintage life size bronze turtle sculpture fountain water feature, mid 20th Century in date.
Bronze
Large Cast Iron Water Fountain Turtle
Located in Bellport, NY
Large Cast Iron Turtle,high detail,water fountain from mouth.
Iron
Copper Turtle Form Garden Fountain Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Copper turtle form garden fountain figure, finely cast details on the shell and skin.
Copper
Bronze Sculpture of a Turtle
Located in Stamford, CT
Bronze turtle possibly Italian from the fountain of Lenox, MA estate “Elm Court”.
Bronze
Majolica Turtle Fountain Sarreguemines, circa 1890
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica turtle fountain signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Giant Bronze Garden Turtle Fountain
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Friend A giant charming and superb quality hand cast bronze turtle sculpture features finely sculpted friendly face, engraved turtle shell back, head, scaled feet, and tai...
Bronze
Large Cast Iron Patinated Turtle Garden Fountain C1980
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron garden turtle fountain. turtle measures at 25 x 14 x 10h inches.
Copper, Iron
Vintage Life Size Bronze Turtle Sculpture Fountain, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A vintage life size bronze turtle sculpture fountain water feature, mid 20th Century in date.
Bronze
Large Bronze Turtle Fountain
Located in Oaks, PA
A large bronze turtle fountain with wonderful patina. Waters comes out of all three turtles mouths.
19th Century Bronze Turtle Fountain Sculpture
Located in Lenox, MA
The turtle was made to be displayed in a fountain, and has developed a wonderful patina from years of exposure to water.
19th Century Turtle Brass Repousse Wall Fountain
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A rare 19th century "turtle" brass repousse wall fountain. Impressive unsigned art nouveau period item.
Bronze Fountain of a Boy on top of a Turtle
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This sculpture in bronze is operational with a Native American boy balancing himself on top of a life-size turtle where water pours out of the turtle’s mouth.
Bronze
"turtle"
Located in St. Helena, CA
turtle with inner water channeling mechanism very nice for poolside, fountain, or any other parched area that one wishes to moisten also makes an intriguing seating apparatus f...
Iron
"Turtle Baby" Fountain by Edith Barretto Parsons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze with verdigris patina; approx. 33”H; Signed Edith Barretto Parsons and piped as a fountain
Parsons was probably best known for her charming “Babies” whi...
Bronze
Sold
H 21 in W 21 in D 5 in
Bronze Turtle Fountain Sea Turtles Garden Pond Water Feature, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous bronze casting of a sea turtle. Fantastic dark brown patina to this piece.
Bronze
$55,875
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Granite, Brass
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.25 in W 25.5 in D 12 in
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved stone container fountain trough basin planter antique farm Sink CA. 18th 19th century small water fountain Basin of hand C. Carved Stone container jardiniere. Color and p...
Stone, Limestone
$445,417
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Antique Bronze Frog Fountain, verde green patina
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Bronze Frog Fountain, verde green patina..Wonderful life-like frog sculpture..Set up for water feature (see photo).
Bronze
$41,115
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
Bronze
$267,250
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$15,714
H 9 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$14,800
H 54.5 in W 28 in D 31 in
American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.
Bronze, Copper
Stone Cherub Statue
Located in Stamford, CT
Stone Cherub holding scrolled tablet statue (late 20th century) originally made in England from reconstituted stone. Signed on back David Sharp & Co. Inc. Great vintage "look" for th...
Stone
Large and Assembled Wedgwood 'Wreathed Shell' Part Dessert Service, circa 1815
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
"Conchological, each shaped based on that of a real shell and enriched in shades of pink, yellow and iron red. Literature: Robin Reilly, Wedgwood Vol. II, Page 25 Fig 13 and 14. 1 Ar...
Pearlware
$22,500
H 64.25 in W 24 in D 32 in
American Bronze & Lead Figural Bacchus Garden Fountain with Wine Barrel, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze and lead seated figural young Bacchus garden fountain with decorative grape motif and flowing water into lower grape wine barrel. Fountain is signed by maker on base ...
Bronze, Copper, Lead
$34,262
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Old Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...
Limestone
$257,500
H 105 in W 58 in D 5 in
Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror This palatial mirror is made up of around 12 wonderful individually hand crafted pieces of porcelain. The...
Glass, Porcelain
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