CRYSTAL FOUNTAIN

This crystal fountain was made by F&C Osler and Co. between 1874 and 1875. F&C Osler. was founded in 1807 in England and due to huge popularity in India, opened its first showrooms in Kolkata in 1843. The fountain is 17 feet tall and consists of a total of 291 crystal pieces assembled in 27 layers. It has a platform of richly cut glasses resting on a white marble base. From which rises a central shaft surrounded by railing made of crystal columns. The base is a ribbed band surmounted by eight upright spikes and stars. An elegant three-piece necklace holds an upside-down basin that conceals eight lights beneath. Next are two tires of ten crystal light bulbs, which are finally topped by one larger bulb.