A massive Italian sculpted marble wellhead in the form of a Corinthian capital

A massive Italian sculpted marble wellhead in the form of a Corinthian capital, 20th century, the top with circular aperture, on a shaped and square marble base, 90cm high, the socle 99cm square Bidders from the UK and outside of the European Union should be aware that additional import charges may applyCondition Report: The surface of the marble is in all areas knocked, scuffed, chipped, cracked, and worn overall, this is by design to simulate great age. It is almost certainly of 20th century make simulating antiquity - the 'damages' mentioned above are realistic to simulate both great age and use. There are areas of the surface with iron red stainingThere are vacant square socket holes around the foot and also around the top surface again this appears to all be by design and simulating antiquity and historic 'adaptions'. Some have remnants of metal fitted to the sockets for further effect.The shaped recess is rough-hewn and goes through the capital and base, there are areas of 'wearing' where the appearance is to simulate where ropes might have rubbed grooves in the surface. This could be used as a wellhead if wished after suitable installation by the purchaser.The wellhead is formed of two parts - the large capital section above the shaped marble foot these are however joined together and are not separate elements Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Additional measurements:the height of the capital section, is 74cm high, the height of the socle section is 16cm high (giving the overall height of 90cm)The sides are each 100cm longThe the diagonal length (from corner to corner) is 123cmThe width of the bottom of the capital where it meets the socle base is approximately 57cm wideThe opening at the base of the wellhead is approximately 52cmThe opening at the top of the wellhead is approximately 75cm Condition Report Disclaimer