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Horses´ Fountain fountain in the market square of the City of Schwabach

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain fountain column and basin, view from the southeast

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain Fountain column with an Egyptian-style capital and pine cones as crowning

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain Detailed view with Egyptian capital

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain Fountain column, pedestal, and base with horse heads

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain fountai basin, view from the south

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain The octagonal column pedestal with stylized acanthus leaves is framed by four horse heads.

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain The base features four horse heads placed at an angle, indicating its use as a horse trough.

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain Horse´s head with Greek crest

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain Octagonal column pedestal with stylized acanthus leaves between horse heads. Above, a base with a leafy wave and the beginning of the fluted column.

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain Pedestal with Horse Heads and "Framed" Column Pedestal

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain Horse´s head as gargoyle

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain horse´s head as gargoyle, detail view

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain octagonal water basin

Horses´ Fountain

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

Horses´ Fountain 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.

Horses´ Fountain

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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

Carl Alexander
Heideloff

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