A hand polishes a mimeo abstract contemporary sculpture—a metal bar with diamond-shaped cut-outs—using a coarse cloth.

A small, round mimeo bronze fountain sits in a shallow pool, surrounded by greenery and flowering plants.

A round, illuminated fountain with rippling water; beside it, a mime bronze abstract contemporary sculpture gleams.

Mimeo

Name: Mimeo Cascade, Water Feature Bowl
Brand: David Harber

Mimeo and Ekho draw on the contemplative nature of water features and geometric forms found in Islamic gardens.

Variations & finishes

A round bird bath sits on a stone pedestal near a Mimeo bronze abstract sculpture, with a brick house in the background.

Mimeo in Bronze

Verdigris patina

2. Mimeo in Bronze

Antique bronze

3. Ekho in Bronze and Gold Leaf

Verdigris patina bronze and 24-carat gold leaf

Mimeo and Ekho are both available in one size, and larger sizes upon request. This piece is supplied with integrated warm white LED lights.

Available standard size

Available in 35in, and larger sizes upon request.

Available finishes

Bronze

Example scale

35in
(Model scale: 71in)

Design details

A mimeo bronze abstract contemporary sculpture stands by a small fountain in a blue basin, wooden planks behind.

Historically, clear running water has been a significant feature of Islamic gardens, holding sacred status. It permeates outdoor spaces with the soothing sound of trickling water, bringing a sense of peace.

A person polishing a round, bronze mimeograph table with a cloth, as if tending to an abstract contemporary sculpture.

Handcrafted from elegant copper and bronze with an aged verdigris finish, Mimeo creates a modern mystique of its own.

A round mimeo bronze abstract contemporary sculpture fountain with a central water jet sits amid lush greenery.

Mimeo makes a beautiful focal point on the surface of a pool of water. Here, it’s colors are the soft, warm, chestnut hues of the antique bronze finish. Similar to Corten steel, the mellow tones develop a characterfu; patina with age. Unlike Ekho, Mimeo doesn’t feature a gold leaf finish.

Like a luxurious bird bath, this bowl-shaped water feature can be placed above an existing body of water, where it appears to float, creating a strong reflection on the surface.

Small garden fountain beside blooming roses and greenery, featuring a mime bronze contemporary sculpture on gravel path.

Product information

Mimeo and Ekho can be set up in various ways depending upon whether you require a reservoir tank or basin to be supplied with the piece. The piece stands on a support in the reservoir tank or basin and water circulates around via the use of a pump. Tanks can be supplied with the ability to connect to a water top up and contain a drain and overflow for safety and ease of maintenance. Softened water should be to avoid any issue with limescale build up.

Generally, there are primarily four ways Mimeo and Ekho can be installed and set up. This is dependent upon the overall look you would like to achieve, together with what the site actually allows for.

Place the piece on a support and use a below ground reservoir tank, for which an excavated smooth and level foundation pad is required.
Place the piece on a support and use a polished, clad, or painted above ground reservoir tank for which a smooth and level foundation pad or terrace is required. These are typically used where large excavation is difficult.
Place the piece on a support above an existing pool or pond filled with clean and filtered water. The pump simply draws water from the pool or pond and recirculates it.
Place the piece on a support above an existing body of unclean and unfiltered water. An external pump and filter is needed to draw dirty water from the pool or pond, clean it, and return it directly to the base of the feature.

For options 1 and 2 above, provision for a conduit (to provide power the pump, filter, and lights) and a water feed need to be made in the foundation.

At David Harber, we can provide a variety of filtration and maintenance solutions depending on your own installation and budget. A detailed Maintenance Manual will be provided at installation and is also available on request. It is essential that chlorinated water is not used in bronze water fountains. However, the level of chlorine in domestic tap water is fine.