$4,000
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.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
