Public Monument and Sculpture Association National Recording Project
Dolphin Lamp Standards, Victorian Embankment Photograph
Region ID | CL | |
Work ID | 136 | |
Manual Reference | CLCOL069 | |
Title | Dolphin Lamp Standards, Victorian Embankment | |
Date of design | c. 1870 | |
Year of unveiling | c.1870 | |
Unveiling details | c.1870 | |
Road | Victoria Embankment | |
Precise Location | at intervals on river wall between City Boundary and Blackfriars Bridge | |
A to Z Ref | 141 G & H9 | |
OS Ref | ||
Postcode | ||
Work is | Extant | |
Listing Status | Don't know | |
Duty of Care | ||
Commissioned by | ||
Notes | ||
Tapering fluted pillar with acanthus base widening below to stand on rectangular pedestal with semi circular sides and splayed base. Pedestal has relief panels with caduceus, river-god, trident, arms of London, and inscribed cartouches. Above this, two intertwined dolphins facing left and right, Circular ornate capital to pillar, with cross piece and lamp-globe above. | ||
circa | c. | |
raw year | 1870 | |
Condition | Fair | |
At risk | Not at risk | |
Inscriptions | One side of base: 1870 Other side of base: VIC:REG On cartouche on base: MBW | |
Signatures | ||
Elements
Element Details
Part of work | Material | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
Standard | Cast iron painted black | c. 400 (h) |
Assessment of Condition
Surface Character
Detail | Comment |
|---|---|
Other | thick paint |
