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THB19th/20th C. Carved Limestone Well-Head
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveApr 30, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Continental, late 19th/ early 20th century. A carved limestone water well-head of round form with decoration in relief to side walls depicting eagles supporting a heraldic shield to one side flanked by a pair of rampant lions and a pair of gryphons, the well with everted rolled foot and rim with narrow opening to center, surmounted by scrollwork iron arch superstructure with pulley at center. Overall approximate height 92.75", height of stone 31.5", stone outer diameter 45.5", interior diameter 21.5". Provenance: From the Estate of Dr. Woody Cobbs and Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia. Note: this well remains in situ in Druid Hills, Atlanta, Georgia.
Condition
Iron top with chips to black painted exterior, exposing brown painted finish. Also with scattered oxidation & rust, commensurate with age & outdoor use. No overt cracks, damage, or losses. Oxidation & weathering to patina, including moss & lichen growth on exterior. Interior of well-head with scattered dark black spotting, likely from exposure to smoke & soot. Light wear to limestone carvings, with minor losses to vulnerable element, however, not distracting. All wear commensurate with age & outdoor exposure.
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