25th Jul, 2024 9:30
A small 18th-century style rectangular lead architectural lead water cistern with geometrical moulded decoration, probably 20th-century. 84 cm overall width x 42 cm overall depth x 54 cm overall height, together with a wall-mounted cast lead lion's mask fountain head, 38 cm x 38 cm.
Sold for £350
Condition Report
Generally good order and was holding several gallons of weather before it was transported to the saleroom, the lead soldered joints at the top have some splitting and may require some soldering.
The structure has largely remained undistorted given its inherent soft nature.
The lions mask is in good order.
A small 18th-century style rectangular lead architectural lead water cistern with geometrical moulded decoration, probably 20th-century. 84 cm overall width x 42 cm overall depth x 54 cm overall height, together with a wall-mounted cast lead lion's mask fountain head, 38 cm x 38 cm.
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