Acquisition of Garden Ornaments
Robin's employment as a surveyor sometimes gave him opportunities to obtain items of architectural salvage, which he was able to use very creatively in the garden. He also had a life-long interest in antiques, and between them he and Sybil found many interesting objects to enhance the garden.
This page highlights some of the items they acquired.
The Istrian Stone Wellhead acquired by Robin in around 1971 stands at the entrance to the Herb Garden
In the same year, Robin salvaged four stone griffins from a building in Leeds
Three of Robin's salvaged griffins were used to support a circular sink
Robin's design for the Griffin Trough
One of two stone lanterns bought that year
Lead Quadrant
Victorian Fireclay Armchair and Stone Lion in The Dell
The Victorian cast iron urn (Jardiniere), bought by Sybil and Robin from a shop in York, stands at the end of the pond
Robin's drawing shows where the Jardiniere was to be positioned
A bronze crane by the pond in 1973
Original Dolphin Sculpture in the raised canal
White Pump Head in the Dell
Ancient roots
The Dolphin Mask Water Feature was assembled by Robin from a number of components
Decorative Metal Watering Can outside the new kitchen window
Ornaments by the front door in 1972
Ornaments in the Paved Garden in 1972