Matching Cast Iron Gargoyle Water-Spouts

This early plaster detail has weathered so deeply that it has the feel of coral. On this object the patina is more important than the subject. You can even see some traces of moss st...

I'm told that this Lion was an architectural element outside a theater. It looks like MGM but can't say for sure. The weathered patina tells me it was mounted outdoors and the scale ...

This is an interesting iron pedestal base table. It has three delicate curved bolt on legs and an adjustable center pole that easily moves on a large exposed spring. Measures: The 23...

This is an interesting and decorative pair of building brackets. They are heavy and perfect holding a stair platform, awning or balcony.

Ghostly Gargoyle or Water Spout fragment in Pierre de Bourgogne (Limestone). Mounted to the top of generally religious buildings to ensure water is taken away from the side of the bu...

Antique French brass (plated over copper) well pump mounted on wood with a cast iron handle. Made in France by Delacroix by around 1900. the brass stamp reads "pompes delacroix " la...

Wall Mount Fountain Spout Head of a Girl Cast Bronze Water Feature Antiques CA . A beautiful Hand Crafted cast fountain head of a girl . It could be installed as a simple water spout mounted against the wall , you can pair it with a stone trough basin to create a charming garden water fountain feature we have many available options of containers on 1stdibs . very nice patina and proportions . Installed will be a focal point in your landscape design . It is like a piece of art , a versatile architectural element . in a contemporary design landscape , traditional provincial , Italian , Spanish Mediterranean french etc . Antique dealer California West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. for an outdoor Garden or indoor water...

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...