Norway Maple Copper Fountains Hand Made in the UK by Gary Pickles As with all of our copper fountains, the Maple fountain comes complete with a heavy base, to enable it to sit either on a plinth in a pond, or pebble pool. Connection of the pump is from below the base, so all pipes and fittings can be discreetly concealed. The reaction to the Norway Maple Copper Fountain when first seen is always the same - WOW!!! Leaves of increasing size from top to bottom, of this spectacular tree, splits the water up into countless streams to make an almost musical sound as hundreds of water droplets strike the leaves below. Available in three standard sizes to suit different situations and different budgets. This copper tree can also be made to any size required, larger or smaller. Price on application. |
Specifications: Extra-Large Copper Maple Pond Size This is a very large and spectacular water feature, which requires a pond of sufficient area to accommodate it. We recommend an area of approximately 3 metres in diameter to contain the water. Nineteen copper leaves, increasing in size to approximately 40cm across, make up this impressive water sculpture. Each leaf is individually hand-beaten from flat, copper-sheet and carefully formed so as to channel the water evenly over each of its points. Supplied complete with a large, stone slab base, heavy enough to prevent it from blowing over in high winds. Height: 160cm Pump required: 200-300 litres per hour at 160cm head height Connection: 19mm hose on underside of base Price: £1075 including delivery* 
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Copper Water Sculpture & Garden Ornaments
Original designs by Gary Pickles. All processes are carried out entirely by hand.
Entirely self taught, Gary’s skills have been honed over many years, to produce some remarkably beautiful pieces of work, reflecting the natural plant forms that have been his inspiration.
In a Modest workshop in East Yorkshire, England, Gary has been producing his range of Copper Water Sculpture since 1999. This was at a time when there were only a handful of such artists. Since then, his pieces have been widely copied and some inferior, low quality imports have arrived on the market, as the popularity of copper in the garden increased. Gary though, has stayed steadfast in his resolve to produce very high quality pieces, in the best materials and from original designs.
Through a process of annealing and hammering, very lifelike forms can be made from a plain sheet of copper plate. Where appropriate, all key joints are made using a specialist, hard solder, which makes a union stronger than the material itself. This enables the creation of a piece of sculpture, which looks light and fragile, but is in fact very resilient.
The copper is intentionally left in its natural state, so as to benefit from the constant changing patinas, which build up over many decades. This process allows the piece to blend seamlessly into a garden environment, integrating, without dominating.
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