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The fountain consists of four columns, from the capitals of which consoles with griffin terminals unite with arches formed of decorated mouldings. Rope moulded cartouches contained within each lunette host the bust of Queen Victoria, in profile, on the north elevation; the burgh arms (a ship with three sails, and the motto 'Tutissima Statio', meaning 'safest harbour') on the south elevation. The structure is surmounted by an open filigree dome with a crown and lantern finial. Under the canopy stands the font. The basin has a scalloped edge and decorative relief, and is supported by a single decorative pedestal with four pilasters and four descending salamanders. A central urn with four consoles offer drinking cups suspended by chains. The terminal is a crane.
Title
The Victoria Fountain
Date
1897
Medium
cast iron
Accession number
DG9_FJ_S053
Acquisition method
purchased by public subscription
Work type
Water fountain, trough or pump
Owner
Dumfries & Galloway Council
Custodian
Dumfries & Galloway Council
Work status
extant
Listing status
C (Scotland)
Listing date
30/03/98
Access
at all times
Inscription description
plaque: Erected / By The / Town Council / In Commemoration Of / Queen Victoria’s / Record Reign / 1897.