Early 19th Century Copper Gargoyle Rain Spout on Stand

19th Century Devil Gargoyle Bracket This is a very old hard plaster wall bracket The subject is a horned devil surrounded with grapes and vines The Bracket is sound with the expec...

Terracotta well spout with an elegant copper lid engraved with the name ‘Rafael Tocuato’. The terracotta base has a rustic and natural design, with embossed details around the rim th...

Although when most people hear the word “gargoyle”, they probably envision small, winged creatures with grotesque visages. However, the phrase has a deeper meaning, encompassing any carved head (animal or human) that function as waterspouts. From the Early Renaissance (late 1400’s/early 1500’s), our gargoyle fountain spout features a human-like face with pointed ears, possibly representing a centaur or a satyr. The roughly rectangular block of marble was hand-carved in Arezzo, in the Tuscany region of Italy. All sides except the front of the cream-colored stone have a sawed finish, resulting in a rough texture. The back has been excavated, adding to the character of the gargoyle. A 1 ½” diameter hole has been cut all the way through, forming an open mouth of the gargoyle. The gaping mouth was often a symbol used to conjure images of devouring giants and used to remind people that they are susceptible to certain forces. Our 15th/16th century marble...

Early 19th Century Pair of Gothic Revival ​Architectural Pieces, Oak, Gorgeous pieces! Set of 2 Gothic Revival Architectural Salvage pieces Possibly from a church Solid Oak These pi...