Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain
Ornamental Fountain

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A three-tier fountain in a round pool. Mounted on the tripartite base of the fountain are spouting statues of dolphins ridden by trumpeting children. A central moulded column decorated with countryside scenes in relief rises from the base. Ornamented iron brackets at the top of the column support a scalloped basin, at the centre of which is a cylinder decorated with storks, which supports the top basin. Above this is a seated infant holding a crowning basin like a parasol. The pool has a moulded edge with stylised foliage.
Title

Ornamental Fountain

Date

c.1894

Medium

cast iron & stone

Measurements

H (?) x W 900 x D 900 cm

Accession number

TQ2_AW_S004

Acquisition method

gift from H. Young of the Torbay and Cumper's Hotels

Work type

Water fountain, trough or pump

Owner

Torbay Council

Custodian

Torbay Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Listing date

10/01/75

Access

at all times

Inscription description

cast on each of four metal plates fixed to rim of main basin: WALTER MACFARLANE & CO / SARACEN FOUNDRY / GLASGOW /

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Located at

Torbay Road, Torquay

TQ2 5HA

In Princess Gardens.