Gothic Revival Lead Gargoyle Hound c.1840

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Gothic Revival Lead Gargoyle Hound c.1840An animated joyful example of all that is best of Gothic Revival church architectural art. Drawing on Medieval influences, this endearing and beguiling lead hound was created around c. 1840 as a Church gargoyle. He served two practical purposes: one of course, as a water spout, was to project water far away from the sides of the Church walls to avoid erosion; the other, was as a gargoyle to frighten away evil spirits and possibly the Devil himself

Set on a burr walnut serpentine shaped plinth

an authentic detail confirming their ecclesiastical origin

The mirror was originally sourced in the old Eastern bloc countries

The bird represents ‘Spiritus Sancti’

Irori is about the importance of spirit of the home

The skies are dramatic

mounted on a wall plaque

He bears a kid on his shoulders to take part in celebrations at a Dionysian festival

The icon follows the traditional format prevalent in the 15th–19th centuries

1650 for a high-status merchant or family who specialised in the production of hard and semi-hard cheeses

Bell Hall is a grade I listed building

a moment of shock as his arm outstretched