Public Monument and Sculpture Association National Recording Project
Drinking Fountain, Kensington High St. Photograph
Region ID | CL | |
Work ID | 1189 | |
Manual Reference | CLKC011 | |
Title | Drinking Fountain, Kensington High St. | |
Date of design | ||
Year of unveiling | ||
Unveiling details | ||
Road | Kensington High St. | |
Precise Location | On pavement outside Bank Melli / next to n.98 Kensington High St. | |
A to Z Ref | 75 2K | |
OS Ref | ||
Postcode | W8 | |
Work is | Extant | |
Listing Status | Don't know | |
Duty of Care | ||
Commissioned by | ||
Notes | ||
Pedestal and shaft are square. From each corner at the top of the pedestal (at the level of the fountain) a diagonal protection extends to plinth level, bearing a volute with floral decoration. Two basins (on north and south faces); semi-circular niches behind. At the top a pediment with north to south faces. At plinth level (north and south sides), carved bronze drainage grilles. Each basin include a bronze ring for cups. Spouts have disappeared. Upper part of each niche contains a shell-like moulding and an angel head. | ||
circa | ||
raw year | ||
Condition | Fair | |
At risk | No known risk | |
Inscriptions | Incised on N. face of pedestal - illegible | |
Signatures | ||
Elements
Element Details
Part of work | Material | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
Plinth | Stone | c. 20 (h) |
Fountain | Stone | c. 200 (H) |
Basin | Lead | c. 40 (W) |
Rings and fittings | Bronze | |
Assessment of Condition
Surface Character
Detail | Comment |
|---|---|
Corrosion, Deterioration | Weathering to surface (inscription eroded) |
Biological growth | Some moss on surface |
Other | Basin dirty and blocked; drainage grilles blocked |
Structural Condition
Structural Condition | Comment |
|---|---|
Broken, missing parts | Spouts missing - finial on top of pediment missing |
Water collection | In basin |
Replaced parts | Replaced block at back of plinth - |
