Turtle Wall Fountain — Sarreguemines Porcelain
A wall-mounted turtle fountain with a majolica basin, made around 1890 in Sarreguemines. The green turtle is mounted on the wall. With its head facing downwards, it serves as a reservoir that can be opened at the rear of the reptile. It is accompanied by a conch-shaped basin.
Engraved on the turtle and the basin: ‘SARREGUEMINES’.
Date: circa 1890
Dimensions:
Height of the tortoise: 53 cm
Width of the tortoise: 30 cm
Depth of the tortoise: 18 cm
Height of the basin: 6 cm
Length of the basin: 37 cm
Width of the basin: 27 cm
Condition: good, restored at the legs.
3 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Good condition
Material: Ceramic
Width: 30
Height: 53
Depth: 18
Reference (ID): 1783215
Availability: In stock
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