Spout Collection (page 20)

A metal watering can standing on dry soil behind a delicate purple flower, close up

Spout watering shrub in garden

Using watering can to water cabbage seedling in vegetable garden

Pouring red wine through spout, close-up

Lentil and carrot puree in green bowl with spoon embedded, and green mug with spout

Spouted bowl, from Emilia Romagna region
Prehistory, Italy, Bronze Age. Spouted bowl, from Emilia Romagna region

Blue Tit, Parus caeruleus, perched on rusting spout of metal watering can, close-up

Court of Lions, Alhambra
Fountain at the Court of Lions (Patio de los Leones) at the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain

Gushing oil well and a stream of oil in the foreground, Kirkuk, Iraq, 1932-33
IRAQ: OIL WELL, 1930s. Gushing oil well and a stream of oil in the foreground, Kirkuk, Iraq, 1932-33

Humpback Whale - Caudal fin - Inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17796 Humpback Whale - Caudal fin Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Humpback whale - Blow/Spout - inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17785 Humpback whale - Blow / Spout Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Germany, Bavaria, Hohenschwangau Castle. Water flows from this Lion Fountain at the royal castle of Hohenschwangau in Bavaria, Germany

Europe, Italy, Rome. Coins collect in the waters of Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy

USA, Alaska, Humpback Whale and calf (Megaptera novaengliae) send up spout of spray while surfacing to breath in Frederick Sound

Harbour, Romania, Constanta

Iceland, Strokkur geyser

Europe, France, Paris. One of the two fountains at Place de la Concorde, in Paris, France, shows exquisite detail

Pouring a glass of George Vernays Condrieu at a wine tasting. Glass with silver anti-drip pouring spout, bright polished glasses in a row on a wooden table. Condrieu, Rhone, France

Domaine Entretan, J-C and D Plantade in Roubia. Minervois. Languedoc. Painted steel vats. Concrete fermentation and storage vats, France

fountain spout with water on a lions head. Chateau Villerambert-Julien near Caunes-Minervois. Minervois. Languedoc. France. Europe

Singapore. Merlion statue in the Merlion Park

Singapore. Merlion statue in the Merlion Park with high rise office towers in Financial District in the background

WHALE AND SEA SERPENT. Combat between a Whale and the Sea Serpent. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

WHALE, 1537. Line engraving of a spouting whale, 1537

THERE SHE BLOWS, 1874. The lookout on a whaler spots a whale spouting. Wood engraving, American, 1974

HARPOON GUN, c1900. Whaling with a harpoon gun (invented 1864) off the coast of Siberia. Wood engraving, German, c1890s

YELLOWSTONE PARK: GEYSER. The Grotto Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Montana. English wood engraving, 1873

SCHOOL OF WHALES, 1876. In the fog on the Banks of Newfoundland, an Atlantic steamer encounters a school of whales. Wood engraving, American, 1876

GREENLAND WHALE. Line engraving, 19th century

GREENLAND WHALE. The Greenland Whale. Line engraving, 19th century

SPERM WHALE. The Sperm Whale. Line engraving, 19th century

WHALING, 19th CENTURY. The Whaler. Wood engraving, American, c1840

WHALING, 1850. A whale overturning a whaleboat. Wood engraving, American, 1850

SPERM WHALE ATTACK, 1847. Destruction of a whaleboat from the whaling ship Ann Alexander by a sperm whale in the South Pacific. Wood engraving, 1847

Frasers Dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei) adult, spouting, surfacing from water, Maldives, march

Poster advertising drinking chocolate, with caption in Hungarian. Showing a naked little child drinking from the spout of a jug. 20th century

Gellforth Spout, Lake District
Gellforth Spout in Longsledale, Cumbria Date: 1803

New York - Firefighting - Water Tower at Work Date: circa 1899

Garden scene with abstract elements, and an archway leading to a distant hill

Maize (Zea mays) Duo crop, close-up of Krone forage harvester spout loading trailer, Winmarleigh, Preston, Lancashire, England, october

Collecting maple tree sap
Maple sap collection. Spout on a sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) dripping sap into a can for maple syrup production. The sap is reduced (boiled down) to concentrate its sugar content

Whale hunting, Norway, 19th century
Whale harpooning, Norway, 19th century artwork. The whale (right) has surfaced and is exhaling (spout) through its blow-hole. This whale hunt is taking place in the Arctic Ocean, north of Norway

Antique photographic developing tank. The rack at left hold 12 frames that each hold a sheet of film

Structure of Enceladus, artwork
Structure of Enceladus. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior of Enceladus, the sixth largest of Saturns moons. The surface of Enceladus is thought to be a thick layer of water ice (blue)

Sperm Whales Caught
Catching sperm whales

Whaling / Newfoundland
Whaling on the Grand Banks off Newfoundland

Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), Ummannaq, Greenland, Polar Regions

Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing. Tenakee Inlet, South East Alaska
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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.