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Rare 17th Century French Repousse Copper Water Fountain

Name: Rare 17th Century French Repousse Copper Water Fountain
Price: 2800 USD
Availability: InStock

$2,800

Le Louvre French Antiques

Dallas, TX

Condition Notes: Good antique condition. Commensurate verdigris to the interior. Light buildup with minor indentations and rubs to the exterior. Good antique condition. Commensurate verdigris to the interior. Light buildup with minor indentations and rubs to the exterior. less

Description: Based on the exquisite detailing and brass embellishments, this rare copper water fountain would have most likely belonged to a … more Based on the exquisite detailing and brass embellishments, this rare copper water fountain would have most likely belonged to a wealthy French family in the 1600s. While not a fountain in the traditional sense, it would have been used to dispense water for daily routines, such as washing hands or drinking.

Hammered from the verso side, using a metalworking technique known as repousse, the main body features Vitruvian waves separated by a protruding ring. The ring is interrupted twice by a foliate mascaron mount with an oval handle, reminiscent of an ouroboros, emanating from the mouth. A third mascaron can be seen on the front of the fountain, but with a small dolphin spout topped with a T-joint, for a mouth instead of a loop. There are several areas adorned with gadroon, including the removable lid with a small toupie finial. A beautifully detailed water fountain, this charming accessory from the 17th century would make a wonderful addition to a copper collection, or could be used functionally in a bathroom, dining room, or kitchen. less

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