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A polished steel water sculpture, promised to the people of Bath several years ago, has finally been unveiled to the public.

The artwork by the sculptor William Pye, who also created the new font at Salisbury Cathedral, was one of several sculptures, installations and art displays paid for and chosen by people in Bath which had never materialised.

The council finally agreed to install the sculpture at the end of Walcot Street and The Paragon, in the heart of the city's artisan quarter, six months ago.

'Offspring' is made of polished stainless steel and features a gentle cascade of water. Inspired by a section of a nautilus shell, the water for the sculpture is recycled from a small tank through a pump.

The sculptures have been paid for by Lottery funding, plus donations and sponsorship from Zenith International, Wessex Water, The Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust, The Marquess of Bath, and a contribution from the council's arts budget.

Zenith contributed £15,000 from its company fund managed by the Quartet Community Foundation.

Councillor Terry Gazzard, cabinet member for tourism, leisure and culture, said: "The installation of this piece of sculpture was the result of the council working together with local businesses and residents to deliver an improvement that they had requested. Enhancing public spaces and street scenes is one of the council's priorities and this project has given us the opportunity to deliver a scheme that will help to promote the excellent range of businesses in the Walcot Street area. The sculpture was paid for by funding from external national and local organisations, and the council would like to thank everyone for their contributions."

Zenith International Chairman Richard Hall said: "Zenith International is delighted to support this prestigious piece of public art. Bath is rightly famous for its beauty and architectural heritage, and Offspring shows that we have contemporary design and art of equally high quality. This is the city's first new sculpture in a public open space for a generation."