Hand Carved Stone Wellhead center or wall mount Fountain Basin Antique Fire Pit . A nice hand carved granite late 18th century – early 19th century well head square shape with niche stone block slabs . Simple architectural forms square round triangle rectangle creating the beautiful vessel Architectural element. To be used in a modern traditional Spanish French English rustic design . if you are looking for a focal point for your landscape this incredible find will be your answer.
You could use it as a water feature freestanding Center fountain with a center spout or a mask fountainhead for a wall mount or a pot for a small tree or with a simple center spout. Sculpture statement piece in a garden landscape and high end décor design. For a farmhouse a winery or a farm before modern plumbing existed, the main source of fresh water came from cisterns that collected rain water, often in the center of public square. Antique Dealer west Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Wellheads were not only functional but also enhanced the architecture and aesthetics of the home. The bottom section could be used as a fire pit as for the top create a well .See examples attached pictures , losses cracks etc over centuries of use and natural elements.
You could use it as a water feature freestanding Center fountain with a center spout or a mask fountainhead for a wall mount or a pot for a small tree or with a simple center spout. Sculpture statement piece in a garden landscape and high end décor design. For a farmhouse a winery or a farm before modern plumbing existed, the main source of fresh water came from cisterns that collected rain water, often in the center of public square. Antique Dealer west Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Wellheads were not only functional but also enhanced the architecture and aesthetics of the home. The bottom section could be used as a fire pit as for the top create a well .See examples attached pictures , losses cracks etc over centuries of use and natural elements.
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Dimensions:Height: 62 in (157.48 cm)Width: 50.5 in (128.27 cm)Depth: 51 in (129.54 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:GraniteStoneCarvedHand-CarvedHand-Crafted
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1790s-1800s
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. as seen in the pictures losses cracks over the centuries. overall great shape , irregular dimensions since we pull it as is from the ground. you are welcome to visit la maison francaise antiques by appointment only. Thank you.
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Seller Location:West Hollywood, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU4400234484012
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