Drinking Fountain
Drinking Fountain

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A moulded frame with curvilinear edges enclosing Jesus Christ sitting to the left and the Woman of Samaria with a water jar to the right. Jesus points to the biblical text with a winged cherub above. All figures are painted in colours. The arched niche of the fountain is in the centre.
Title

Drinking Fountain

Date

1862

Medium

painted cast iron

Measurements

H 163 x W 137 x D (?) cm

Accession number

CF10_MWB_S029

Acquisition method

commissioned by William Alexander

Work type

Water fountain, trough or pump

Custodian

Cardiff Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Listing date

19/05/75

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

around the top of the arch over the basin: WILLS BROTHERS SCULPts LONDON; along the bottom of the piece: CAST BY THE COALBROOKDALE CO

Inscription description

in raised gold-painted letters above the basin niche: JESUS SAID UNTO HER, / WHOSOEVER DRINKETH OF THIS WATER / SHALL THIRST AGAIN; / BUT WHOSOEVER DRINKETH OF THE WATER / THAT I SHALL GIVE HIM, / SHALL NEVER THIRST. / JOHN. IV. 13. 14.; in raised gold-painted letters on lower part of frame: ERECTED / BY / WM ALEXANDER / MAYOR OF CARDIFF / A.D.1860

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Located at

Kingsway, Cardiff (Caerdydd)

CF10 3AN

Set on the east parapet of bridge between Boulevard de Nantes and Greyfriars Road, carrying the road over dock feeder.