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...

Once standing atop a local Pontiac dealership, this Indian Head metal weathervane has a rustic weathered red finish, mellowed through years of service. Sure to be treasured by any au...

I have only seen this lamp once before in a picture. You just don't find these. This is a perfect working example that runs smooth and quiet. It takes 3 newly wired candelabra bulbs ...

The display reads "Fichet Marine Paris." A good guess is that this was a display for brass yacht hardware. There are three very heavy lick sets in the display. One has an early iron ...

An unusual cast iron water spout fitted with a brass tap. Originally a village well pump. Additional Dimensions: Above ground 104 cm Distance betwee...

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...

A beautiful Hand made 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 sto...

Monumental 19th century French water pump fountain made by Louis Jonet. This large cast iron piece would have been mounted above a large stone trough to catch water. Reminiscent of t...

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...

Cast iron facade ornament used to houses scaffolding. Excellent original patina.