{"product_id":"expressive-19th-century-cast-iron-lion-fountain-spout-161-2","title":"Expressive 19th-Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Spout - 16½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA striking cast iron lion fountain spout dating from the late 19th century. Cast in high relief, the expressive lion's head features a flowing mane, wide eyes, and an open mouth designed to channel water into a basin or trough below. The surface has acquired a beautifully weathered patina, with areas of surface oxidation and pitting that highlight its age and outdoor history. Original iron hanging bar remain to the reverse for wall mounting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Lion-head fountain spouts have been used since antiquity and remained a popular feature of garden and architectural design throughout the 19th century. Valued for their bold appearance and practical function, they brought a sense of grandeur to courtyards, terraces, and garden walls while serving as durable water features.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhether mounted above a stone trough as a working fountain or displayed as a decorative wall plaque, this lion's head brings strength, character, and a timeless architectural quality to a space. It pairs beautifully with stone, brick, and plaster surfaces and makes a striking focal point in a garden, courtyard, conservatory, or entrance hall. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 16½\" high x 15¾\" wide x 7½\" \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 42cm high x 40cm wide x 19cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53637649727826,"sku":"24662","price":4895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC05175_2cfac607-8f1b-4708-a88e-2b966b17675c.jpg?v=1780495582","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/expressive-19th-century-cast-iron-lion-fountain-spout-161-2","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}