Reclaimed Limestone Fountain

A reclaimed stone fountain in limestone built from heavy stacked blocks with a strict geometric profile. A vertical back wall rises to a thick projecting cornice that throws a sharp overhang and a strong horizontal line. At the base a deep semi-octagonal basin projects forward, giving the whole a wide, solid footprint. The limestone is rough and matte, in ash gray, weathered tan and pale ochre, with mineral washes and oxidation marks across the face. There are no metal fittings: the water falls from a plain rectangular stone chute set into the wall, so the piece reads as masonry from top to bottom.

It measures 55 inches wide, 36 inches deep and 56 inches high. The stone, chute and basin come together; the pump is supplied by your installer. The blocks separate for transport and are set on a level base with a drawing.

A stone fountain of this kind suits a walled courtyard or a terrace that wants a clean structural element rather than ornament. The deep basin catches the water with a low, steady sound, and the wide rim adds weight at the bottom. This antique fountain has sold. We usually have other block-built limestone fountains in the yard or on the water; ask and we will send what is current.