Antique French Cast Iron Dolphin Fountain Spout, circa 1910

More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1850, this French gilt bronze fountain spout is in the form of a dolphin. Equipped with an undulating T-handle that controls the flow ...

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… Dating to the 1900s, this French cast iron lion head mascaron has a 1/4″ opening in the mouth, making it an attractive option for a small wall fountain...

More information coming soon… Dating to the 1900s, this French cast iron mascaron spout backplate has a heavily oxidized patina, that gives it a brown and orange hue. The mascaron ...