Frozen fountain motif above the entrance porch, Court View. This motif represents eternal life and was made widely popular in the early 20th century by the work of French glass designer Rene Lalique (1860-1945).
Court View, 126 Maharshi Karve Road, Churchgate. Court View was named after the Bombay High Court which is visible across the Oval Maidan. Architects Maneckji Dalal and Merwanji Bana & Co. designed Court View with additional designs by Gajanan Babu Mhatre, who was brought on as a consultant at the later stages.
Frozen fountain motif on window grille, Court View. The frozen fountain is a defining feature in Art Deco ornamentation in Mumbai and was introduced by architectural firm Merwanji Bana and Company. Their work is also notable for use of decorative stucco and glasswork on building facades.