Antique French Cast Iron Dolphin Fountain Spout, circa 1910

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...

More information coming soon… A charming cast iron fountain from Toulouse, France, the small size allows the fountain to be used just about anywhere, either inside or outdoors.

Cast in France, using a mixture of pulverized stone and cement, this large wall hanging of Bacchus, God of Wine, can also be used as a fountain spo...

Hand-carved in the Gard region (a department in the South of France) during the 1900’s, this fountain mascaron spout depicts a heavily bearded man. The face, which has been carved in...

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...

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...

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

Gorgeous three-tiered cast iron heron fountain with intricate details throughout. Quality construction and material ensures this piece will be an impres...