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A canopied drinking fountain (design No. 20) is set on a double octagonal plinth. The open filigree canopy is supported by eight columns with griffin terminals which are positioned over capitals with a foliage frieze above square bases. The highly decorated cusped arches are trimmed with rope mouldings. Cartouches contained within each lunette displayed alternate images of cranes and swans shields display the Coat of Arms of the Burgh of Clydebank. The circular, ribbed dome has doves and flowers in relief. The internal capitals contain flowers and lion mascarons placed on internal lunettes, and statues of owls sit on enlarged column heads. The structure is surmounted by an eagle finial. Under the canopy stands the font (design No. 18). A circular shaft, ornamented with water lilies, rests on a wide base with canted corners.
Title
Dalmuir Ornamental Fountain
Date
1907
Medium
cast iron
Measurements
H 549 x W 122 x D (?) cm
Accession number
G81_GB_S005
Acquisition method
gift from Provost Samuel Leckie
Work type
Water fountain, trough or pump
Owner
West Dunbartonshire Council
Custodian
West Dunbartonshire Council
Work status
extant
Access
at all times