Queen Victoria at the top of the Doulton Fountain on Glasgow Green. The quality of this sculpture is incredible, especially the lace of her dress.

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The representation of Australia created by Frederick Pomeroy on the 1887 Doulton Fountain on Glasgow Green. Designed for the 1888 International Exhibition, it's the largest terracotta fountain in the world.

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An allegorical representation of Canada on the 1888 Doulton Fountain on Glasgow Green. Originally modelled by Willian Silver Frith, it was restored, along with the rest of the fountain, in 2002.

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Doulton Fountain, Glasgow.

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This restoration was no easy task as by then, the head and torso of both figures were missing, as were the beaver on the right, the axe being held by the female figure and the moose's antlers.

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It features Queen Victoria at its summit, while at the bottom are representations of the four components of her empire: Australia, Canada, South Africa and India.

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