Antique French Brass Dolphin Fountain Spout

When France was ruled by kings, the heir to the throne was known as the Dauphin, therefore we see the dolphin motif used throughout many periods of French history and decorative arts. This brass fountain spout...

This charming French fountain piece with triple dolphin spouts was made circa 1900. The dolphins are made from reconstituted stone, which is natural lim...

Magnificent historical and architectural carved Marble Ice Water Fountain from B. Altman's, Fifth Ave. NYC department store circa 1908, Elaborately carved from white veined black marble. The tall...

A very fine and large fountain carved of Rosso Verona marble from Italy, in the neo-classical style, with a wide waveform bowl supporting three intertwi...

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"...