Total Height: 125 inches Depth & Width: 56.5 X 54.5
inches Ground D & W: 52 X 52 inches
Fountain Focal point LA CA . 19th Century Neogothic Water Wellhead
Hand Carved Stone Planter Basin Water Fountain . A rare large and impressive
French Neo Gothic 19th century hand Sculpted Stone well head square shape at
the base with coping and a mounted Roof top Structure capped with a Steep Pyramid
shaped with high Pitch Roof Top with a nicely Carved Stone Finial . This
beautiful Structure will be an outstanding focal point in your landscape by the
pool area or a natural water source or in the middle of a pond . Could be
mounted as a water feature fountain with center spout or turned into a planter
. Antique dealer La Cienega Blvd Melrose Ave West Hollywood . Historic Unique sculpted
statement piece in a garden landscape and high-end interior décor design
cistern architectural element .
Before modern plumbing existed , the main source of fresh
water came from cisterns that collected rain water , often in the center of
public squares and castles . The cisterns were topped with stone wellheads that
often were decorated with floral motifs , symbols family crests or emblems.
Wellheads were not only functional but also enhanced the architecture and
aesthetics of the city and elevated Estates and homes and were a medium through
which nobles and Aristocrats expressed their identity and status
This important unique Wellhead from the South of France Carved
in the style of the 15th century Gothic period . Signs of the decades and use
is apparent with the stone cracks and losses as seen in the pictures and video
. In a Farm , a modern design , traditional , provencal , this wellhead will be
a great addition and a signature structure to your estate .
