Carruth 172 Drinking The Rain Rain Gauge

by Carruth

Product Features

• Cast stone concert
• Will endure year-round garden display
• Delightfully witty detail
• Includes cork pads
• 4.25-inches by 3.75-inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4.2 x 3.8 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004U9UR
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,930 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Is your garden missing something? Do all the plants seem just a little glum? Perhaps it's time to let American sculptor George Carruth introduce a little whimsy and fun into your grumpy garden. This delightful rain gauge features an adorably thirsty toad, head turned upward to catch the raindrops in the well-marked glass gauge he holds in his mouth. The toad and base have been cast from an original design by Carruth Studio and are made of stone concrete designed to endure season after season of rain drinking. This witty conversation piece has been crafted with intricate detail, from the warts on the toad's back to the tiny ladybug, snail, and earthworm gathered around him.

Product Description

Drinking The Rain rain gauge, handcast in concrete with a patina finish, is the perfect accessory for your patio or garden. An original design by sculptor, George Carruth, each piece arrives in an attractive gift box and includes a gift card.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Waiting for the rain!, August 3, 2000

By 

Debbie Crews (Keyes, OK USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Carruth 172 Drinking The Rain Rain Gauge (Lawn & Patio)

I absolutely love my Carruth frog rain gauge. I grinned from ear to ear when I first took it out of the box, and I smile every time I think about it. The detail and whismical expression on the frog's face gives it such a charming personality - it almost seems like it should hop out of my garden. I almost hated to put it outside in my garden, but I know that it will weather just fine and our strong winds won't blow it over since it is made of such heavy and durable material. I strongly recommend this item to all people who like to have fun with their gardening!! Now if it would just rain!!!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Find a replacement glass, November 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Carruth 172 Drinking The Rain Rain Gauge (Lawn & Patio)

You can find a replace glass for this product at catalogcity.com

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Replacement Glass Tube, April 14, 2004

By 

T. Schmitt "tks68" (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carruth 172 Drinking The Rain Rain Gauge (Lawn & Patio)

Hi all,

I don't own this particular rain gauge but one similar, and like many others have a broken glass. I found two good places for replacement glass:

www.accumall.com - look under "Rain Gauges" - has them for $3.75 with free standard shipping
www.plowandhearth.com - product #9128 - has them for $1.95 with shipping $3.99 (unless you also order more stuff, shipping charge varies with order)

I hope this helps!