1823
fountain in the market square of the City of Schwabach
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
fountain column and basin, view from the southeast
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
Fountain column with an Egyptian-style capital and pine cones as crowning
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
Detailed view with Egyptian capital
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
Fountain column, pedestal, and base with horse heads
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
fountai basin, view from the south
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
The octagonal column pedestal with stylized acanthus leaves is framed by four horse heads.
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
The base features four horse heads placed at an angle, indicating its use as a horse trough.
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
Horse´s head with Greek crest
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
Octagonal column pedestal with stylized acanthus leaves between horse heads. Above, a base with a leafy wave and the beginning of the fluted column.
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
Pedestal with Horse Heads and "Framed" Column Pedestal
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
Horse´s head as gargoyle
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
horse´s head as gargoyle, detail view
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
octagonal water basin
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
photo 2024, Theo Noll
1823
Year 1823. INVENT(OR) (=Inventor) HEITELOF. EXEC(UTOR) (=Executor) (=Executor) BESTELMEYER" / City coat of arms from 1808 with Bavarian diamonds, the Palatinate lion, and two crossed beer kegs.
photo 2024, Theo Noll
In November 1822, the Schwabach city council requested designs from Heideloff for a cast-iron fountain, planned to replace the wooden horse trough built in the early 18th century on the north side of the market square. The fountain was erected in 1823. Heideloff enlisted his brother Manfred and the stonemason Georg Johann Kapeller to help with its construction. (...) On the south side, on the fountain basin, is the inscription: "Newly built in 1823. Invent(ion) Heitelof. Exq(natur) Bestelmeyer." This mentions the Schwabach tobacco manufacturer David Bestelmeyer, who oversaw the construction of the fountain. The Schwabach Horse Fountain is an original design that plays with the forms of the Empire period. The horse heads as gargoyles correspond to Heideloff's vision of a romantic-narrative design and originate from the architecture parlante movement. Andrea Knop Carl Alexander Heideloff and his Romantic Architectural Program, Nuremberg Works on the City and State History Volume 67, Nuremberg 2009
Location: Schwabach, Market Square, Northwest Corner
Design: Heideloff, Carl Alexander
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