Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Garden Fountain

Dating to circa 1900, this French dolphin fountain consists of two pieces of cast iron that have developed a wonderful oxidized and verdigris patina. The vertical dolphin has a rising tail that intertwines around a bouquet of typha (commonly referred to as cattail or bulrush). Designed to be affixed to a wall, the downward-facing dolphin has an open mouth, allowing water to fill the scalloped shell basin below. The basin has a height of five and a quarter inches, with an existing drainage hole. Both items are highly detailed, from scales of the dolphin to the striations of the shell. The iron has developed a greenish-brown patina with traces of orange oxidation, resulting in exposure to the elements. Our two-piece cast iron dolphin...

A French cast composite stone dolphin garden fountain with white painted patina, circa 1900-1920. Overall dimensions: 30"W x 13"D x 16"H. Base: 21.5"...

Heavy cast iron Putti Fountain for exterior or interior use. Black painted arch shaped top with high relief decoration of two putti pouring from a vessel as the fountain spout. Foliate decorated borders and a shell and floral crest. The shaped lower part with openwork foliate top. Working condition is unknown. H. 62", W. 32", Depth 24" Condition: The water spigot...

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Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti / Cherub & Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain, Approx 50 lbs. Circa Early 1900s Measurements: 31" H x 13.5" W...

Originally the back wall of a French fountain, this cast iron fountain façade is from circa 1890. The iron has oxidized due to exposure to the elements, giving it a fantastic brown a...