Neptune Fountain

Location: London, England

The drinking fountain attached to a pillar in Kew Gardens featuring a mask of Neptune and a mermaid is believed to have been installed in 1859.

A newspaper article reported the following: DRINKING FOUNTAIN FOR KEW GARDENS. A drinking fountain or two for those splendid and extensive pleasure grounds for the people, are now, from the very great numbers flocking to them, very much required. Till such a needful want is supplied, a delicious glass of pure spring water may be had (gratis) by all visitors, of the official attendant in livery in charge of the lower room of the new Museum, opposite the Palm House in the Botanic Gardens.

Unfortunately I have been unable to discover any information related to the manufacturer of this model.

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