Spout Collection (#16)

Pottery vessel with twin spouts (one missing) and strap-handle, Quimbaya, Columbia, 500-1000. Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Painted pottery Bridge and Spout vessel in the form of a Jaguar, Tiahuanaco, Peru, 100-600. Tiwanaku (Spanish: Tiahuanaco or Tiahuanacu) is a Pre-Columbian archaeological site in western Bolivia

Mochica Stirrup Spout Pot, Peru, 1-750. Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

A Japanese man watering his flowers from a water pump
An older Japanese man watering his flowers from a water pump. Date: 1925

Blue and white china teapot on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Netherlands. Utrecht. St. Martins Cathedral. Cloister fount
Netherlands. Utrecht. St. Martins Cathedral. Middle Ages. French Gothic. Protestant church since 1580. Cloister fountain. Statue with a bronze figure of a monk writing (1913). Detail

The Turtle Fountain. Detail. Turtle and bronze ephebe. 16th c
The Turtle Fountain. Italian Renaissance. Built between 1580-1588 by Giacomo della Porta (1533-1602) and Taddeo Landini (1561-1596). Detail. Turtle and bronze ephebe. Rome. Italy

Pietro (1562-1629) and Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680) Bernini. Fou
Pietro (1562-1629) and Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680) Bernini. Italian sculptors. Fountain of the Old Boat (Fontana della Barcaccia), 1627. Detail. Piazza di Spagna. Rome. Italy

Fountain by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). Castel Gandolf
Fountain designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) in 1661. Liberty Square. Castel Gandolfo. Italy

Spain. Catalonia. Blanes. Gothic Fountain. 15th century. Spout. Province of Girona

Spout. 13th century
Spout in the shape of head. Bronze. Lower Saxony. 1270. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

Croatia. Dubrovnik. Onofrios Fountain. Detail

Spain. Region of Murcia. Totana. Baroque fountain (1753)
Spain. Region of Murcia. Totana. Baroque fountain made A?a?A?a?by Juan de Uceta, Pedro Litran and Juan Moreno in 1753. Topped by the coat of arms of the city and the Cross of the Order of Santiago

Garden scene with flowers on a greetings card
Garden scene with flowers, water spouts and a statue in a niche on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Victorian Scrap, fire brigade in action outside a burning building. circa 1880s

Thirsty sweet-pea flower fairy.. Handcolored steel engraving by C. Geoffrois after an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville from Les Fleurs Animees, Flower Fairies, Paris, Gabriel de Gonet

Triple Spout Falls, Ingleton, Yorkshire
Triple Spout Falls, Ingleton, near Kirkby Lonsdale, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

Children and fountain, Kaiserslautern, Germany

Grandes Eaux at Versailles, France
Grandes Eaux fountain at Versailles, France. Date: late 19th century

Dolgelly Bore, Moree District, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1890s

Daytime scene, Battle of Jutland, WW1
Daytime scene during the Battle of Jutland, First World War. The German ships, from left to right, are: Wiesbaden, Derfflinger, Frauenlob, Pommern, Elbing, Rostock, and Lutzow. Date: 31 May 1916

Manufacturing equipment - Lead Shrapnel - WW1 Date: circa 1915

Design Ewer Bull Heads under Handels Spout 1652-1725
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Vase Two Winged Satyrs 17th century late Engraving
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Vase Two Winged Satyrs 17th century Engraving
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Design Bucket Vessel Handle Two Interlaced Captives
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Wine Ewer Design Chrysanthemums Paulownia Crests
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Jar 2nd-4th century Mexico Mesoamerica Nayarit
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Terracotta askos flask spout handle top Late Classical
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USA, California, San Diego, California gray whale migrating south toward Mexico
USA, California, San Diego. California gray whale migrating south toward Mexico

USA, Alaska, Seymore Canal. Blowing and diving humpback whales
USA, Alaska, Seymour Canal. Blowing and diving humpback whales. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

PERU: NAZCA JAR. Ceramic jar with two spouts, painted with a centipede motif, by the Nazca civilization of ancient Peru, 1st to 8th century A.D

Illustration, face of gargoyle, front view

Oil can with drip falling from spout

Black and white illustration of using spout and string to mark curve in lawn

YELLOWSTONE PARK: GEYSER. The Riverside Geyser spouts its 100-feet jet obliquely across Firehole River at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Stereograph view, c1920

Trees and a Water Spout (1829). Hubert, Jean-Baptiste-Louis b.1801-after 1865. Date: 1829

Lady Knox Geyser erupting, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand
November 2007 - Lady Knox Geyser erupting, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Lady Knox Geyser, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand
November 2007 - Lady Knox Geyser, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal area, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

Pohutu and Prince of Wales Feathers Geyser, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, New Zealand
November 20, 2007 - Prince of Wales Feathers Geyser and Pohutu Geyser erupting, Whakarewarewa Geothermal Area, Rotorua, New Zealand

Illustration of a geyser erupting on the surface of Enceladus. Liquid water reaches the surface of Enceladus south pole and drives a massive plume of ice crystals into the sky

Beehive Geyser erupting, Upper Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone National Park
September 11, 2009 - Beehive Geyser erupting, Upper Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone Caldera, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Riverside Geyser erupting, Upper Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone National Park
September 10, 2009 - Riverside Geyser eruption with rainbow, Upper Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone Caldera, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

White Dome Geyser erupting, Upper Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone National Park
September 11, 2009 - White Dome Geyser erupting, Lower Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone Caldera, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Castle Geyser eruption, Upper Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone National Park
September 12, 2009 - Castle Geyser eruption with rainbow, Upper Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone Caldera, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Steam rising over Midway Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
September 12, 2009 - Steam rising over Midway Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone Caldera, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Giant Geyser steaming geyserite cone, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
September 10, 2009 - Giant Geyser steaming geyserite cone, Upper Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone Caldera, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Sawmill Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
September 12, 2009 - Sawmill Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone Caldera, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

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In the 19th century, spouts were a common sight in various parts of the world. From oil wells to geysers and even teapots, these fascinating structures have played diverse roles throughout history. One notable event took place during the Glasgow Fire Drill Competition in Scotland. As firefighters showcased their skills, a towering spout emerged from an oil well nearby, reminding everyone of the dangers lurking beneath the surface. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Houston, Texas, an unforgettable moment occurred when an oil gusher erupted with immense force. The powerful spout symbolized both prosperity and environmental concerns associated with this booming industry. Nature's own version of a they are be witnessed at Yellowstone National Park's famous geyser basin. With its rhythmic eruptions shooting water high into the air, it captivates visitors who marvel at this natural wonder. Traveling to Karlovy Vary in Czech Republic brings us to The Sprudel at the Spa. This enchanting location boasts mineral-rich waters that bubble up through numerous spouts, offering therapeutic benefits for those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. Legend has it that Saint Brendan once encountered a magnificent whale whose blowhole acted as a majestic spout amidst vast ocean waves. This awe-inspiring sight left an indelible mark on his journey and inspired tales for generations to come. Artistic depictions also celebrate spouts' significance. Philippe Mercier's masterpiece "The Elements (Water)" showcases water flowing gracefully from ornate fountains and elegant sculptures—a testament to mankind's fascination with these captivating structures. Even advertisements have utilized spouts creatively; Royles Patent Self-Pouring Teapots boasted their innovative design by showcasing tea pouring effortlessly from their unique built-in spouts—an invention that revolutionized tea-drinking rituals worldwide. Photographers like EyeUbiquitous_20107158 capture breathtaking moments where nature meets human-made wonders—such as The Fountain in Wilton, Wiltshire.