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19th Century American J.W. Fiske Zinc Fountain, Leda and the Swan

The House of the Seasons acquired this extremely rare zinc fountain from a dealer in Boston. “Leda and the Swan” represents some of the finest American metalwork ever produced and is known to be the only remaining J.W. Fiske “Leda and the Swan” fountain still in existence. 

19th Century American J. W. Fiske was the most prominent American manufacturer of decorative cast iron and cast zinc in the second half of the nineteenth century. He designed and built the fountain in circa 1875 from zinc. Fiske’s great rival in the decorative cast iron field was J.L. Mott Iron Works, also of New York City. 

The artists stunning sculptural work depicts the Classical Greek tale of “Leda and the Swan”. Leda and her child peer into the heavens, resting gracefully upon the shoulders of Zeus, who is portrayed in the form of a Swan.

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Testimonials

"It was a pleasure to have met both of you. Thank you so much for the warm hospitality. Laura and I enjoyed our stay in The Seasons Guest House."
- George W. Bush, President of the United States

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President of the United States, George W. Bush and First Lady, Laura Bush

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Kay Bailey Hutchison, United States Senator from Texas

Karl Rove, Political Consultant and Policy Advisor

Former Director of National Intelligence and Congressman, John Ratcliffe

Lyle Lovett, American Singer, Songwriter, and Actor

Congressman Ralph Hall and Congressman Sam Johnson with Richard H. Collins

Pat Conroy and his daughter Melissa Conroy, Authors

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