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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