Places

Date: 1882

From: Artist unknown :[North Canterbury sketches] 1882-1883

Reference: E-404-008

Description: Shows a fountain in the garden of the Horsely Down station. This is the middle section of a three-part picture of the Horsely Down station (left and right sections precede and follow this one in the sketchbook). The station was the home of John Willoughby Mallock, built in 1872 and occupied by him until his death in 1879. It was built in brick with a slate roof and had a fine surrounding garden. The fountain, still standing, was fed by a water-race several kilometres long and dug by hand from springs on the far side of the hill. Other Titles - Horsely Down Inscriptions: Album page - Inscription faces image. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil, and sepia wash on page 90 x 130 mm. Provenance: Purchased for £5.00 at charity auction by Mr David Gibson. Forwarded to the Library by Norman Morris

Date: 1882

From: Artist unknown :[North Canterbury sketches] 1882-1883

Reference: E-404-007

Description: Shows a single storey homestead on a lawn with tree plantings, and a row of taller trees behind the house. On the far right is the edge of a fountain. This is the left side of a three-part panoramic picture of the Horsely Down station. The house shown is that of John Willoughby Mallock, built in 1872 when he moved to this location from Heathstock to manage the entire station. He remained there until his death in 1870. The house was built of brick with a slate roof. The fountain on the far right is also shown in E-404-008. Other Titles - December Horsely Down Inscriptions: Album page - Inscription faces image. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil, and sepia wash on page 90 x 130 mm. Provenance: Donation: David Gibson, Cheltenham, England, 1989.