A dramatic and imposing classical cast iron wall font featur...

Estimate

£150 - £220

A dramatic and imposing classical cast iron wall font featuring a magnificent roaring lion mask set within an oval cartouche at the centre of the backplate, the elaborate backplate is a tour de force of cast ironwork, densely scrolled acanthus and foliate decoration surrounds the central lion medallion, topped with a pointed Gothic finial, below, the same generous scallop-edged basin and fluted pedestal base as the female figure font, finished in a green bronze verdigris, 117cm high overall, basin width approx. 67cm, wall projection approx. 42cm, 73kg in weight, this is a large, impressive piece that makes an extraordinary focal point on a garden wall or in a courtyard, can be plumbed for running water or left as a purely decorative feature.
Please note that all lots in this auction are held offsite and collection would be from Windsor Classical Gardens in Datchet (SL3) and would be strictly by appointment arranged through Bamfords Auctioneers on 01332 210000.