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Antique Cast Iron Wall-Mounted Teal Painted Garden Fountain with Lion Mask

$2,900
£2,200.45
€2,516.02
CA$4,050.51
A$4,503.62
CHF 2,351.54
MX$54,820.02
NOK 30,004.65
SEK 28,112.92
DKK 18,777.53
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CAST IRON WALL-MOUNTED GARDEN FOUNTAIN WITH A LION'S MASK Circa early 20th century with later teal painted surface 30 3/8" H x 15 3/4" W x 5 7/8" D Cast iron wall-mounted fountain, early to mid-20th century. The arched backplate features a relief of a lion’s head fitted for a spout beneath scrolling floral motifs in the upper spandrels and vine-and-berry relief on either side beneath floral rosettes and simple finials. The demilune basin is a separately cast piece joined with (replaced) screws, the gadrooned rim projecting over gentle tapered reeding around the bowl. Finished in a later teal paint. Designed for garden or courtyard use, this classic form draws on 19th-century European models that combined decorative appeal with functional water delivery. Unmarked. Condition: Refinished in a modern teal paint - we are also happy to have it refinished in another color upon request. Both screws joining the basin to the backplate have been replaced. Ready to place. ref. 502HAT14P About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.38 in (77.17 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Depth: 5.88 in (14.94 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: See condition notes. Repaired: See condition notes. Refinished in a modern teal paint - we are also happy to have it refinished in another color upon request. Both screws joining the basin to the backplate have been replaced. Ready to place.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 502HAT14P1stDibs: LU1059045417212

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