Gothic Revival Lead Gargoyle Hound c.1840An animated joyful example of all that is best of Gothic Revival church architectural art. Drawing on Medieval influences, this endearing and beguiling lead hound was created around c. 1840 as a Church gargoyle. He served two practical purposes: one of course, as a water spout, was to project water far away from the sides of the Church walls to avoid erosion; the other, was as a gargoyle to frighten away evil spirits and possibly the Devil himself