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English Figural Lead Fountain with a Young Man Blowing on a Conch Shell, C. 1850

About the Item

English figural lead fountain with a young man blowing a conch shell while standing on a rocky plinth. Fountain is in working condition, Mid-19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    William IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hollywood, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 45961stDibs: LU887211232791
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