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Sculpture - fountain, Margaret Baskerville, Mrs Bent Drinking Fountain, 1913

  • A granite drinking fountain which has a square base, with 4 small pillars supporting a curved canopy which contains an oval bronze relief medallion of a woman, from shoulders up, flanked by 2 cherubs. The outdoor drinking fountain sits on a bluestone base surrounded by brick pavers, a garden bed, leaves and a fence are visible in the background.

    Mrs Bent Drinking Fountain

  • Detail of an oval bronze relief medallion of a woman, from shoulders up flanked by 2 cherubs. The medallion is attached to a granite canopy which sits on four small plinths.

    Mrs Bent Drinking Fountain

  • Detail of an oval bronze relief medallion of a woman, from shoulders up flanked by 2 cherubs. The medallion is attached to a granite canopy which sits on four small plinths.

    Mrs Bent Drinking Fountain

  • Detail of a bronze plaque which is attached to a granite base.

    Mrs Bent Drinking Fountain

  • A granite drinking fountain which has a square base, with 4 small pillars supporting a curved canopy which contains an oval bronze relief medallion of a woman, from shoulders up, flanked by 2 cherubs. The outdoor drinking fountain sits on a bluestone base surrounded by brick pavers, a garden bed, leaves and a fence are visible in the background.
  • Detail of an oval bronze relief medallion of a woman, from shoulders up flanked by 2 cherubs. The medallion is attached to a granite canopy which sits on four small plinths.
  • Detail of an oval bronze relief medallion of a woman, from shoulders up flanked by 2 cherubs. The medallion is attached to a granite canopy which sits on four small plinths.
  • Detail of a bronze plaque which is attached to a granite base.

Historical information

The fountain was commissioned by Elizabeth Beazby, daughter of Sir Thomas and Mrs Bent, and unveiled 27 October 1913 by Mrs Wilson, Mayoress of Brighton.

Significance

The fountain is of historical interest and aesthetic significance. The memorial is a good example of the smaller commemorative work of sculptor Margaret Baskerville. The memorial commemorates the wife of notable local resident, Sir Thomas Bent, who was a long-standing parliamentary representative, Mayor of Brighton and Premier of Victoria from 1904-1909.

Physical description

bronze and granite

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