Fontaine des 3 Dauphins - 1779 - Toulon, France - Dated Architectural Structures Multifarious on Waymarking.com

This fountain was erected by decision of the Council of the City in 1779 - 1782. The architect was Toscat and the fountain expert, Modeste Mauric.

The fountain features a basin of 7.5 m of radius surmounted by 3 small basin bowls. Three dolphins (in Calissane stone), with intertwined tails, decorate the upper part of the fountain. It is the work of the sculptor Jean Pancrace Chastel.

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Cette fontaine a été érigée sur décision du Conseil de la Ville en 1779 - 1782. L’architecte nommé Toscat était d'origine Varoise et le maître fontainier, Modeste Mauric.

La fontaine comprend un bassin de 7,5 m de rayon surmonté de 3 vasques. Les 3 dauphins (en pierre de Calissane), aux queues entrelacées, ornent la partie supérieure de la fontaine. C’est l’œuvre du sculpteur Jean Pancrace Chastel.

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Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1779 - 1782 Full Inscription (unless noted above): Fontaine de la Halle aux Grains 1779 - 1782 Architecte : Toscat Fontainier : Mauric Sculpteur : Chastel Website (if available): [Web Link]

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