Antique Holy water font (6)

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Description from the seller

a collection of vintage and antique holy water basins. These are religious objects traditionally hung at the entrance of a home or bedroom to store blessed water.

Collection features
The shown basins are made from various materials and probably date from the 19th and 20th centuries:
Materials: Combinations of wood (such as oak), metal (brass, copper, silver-colored metal) and sometimes glass or ceramic, resin
Images: Religious figures such as the Virgin Mary (including Our Lady of Lourdes), the infant Jesus, and saints such as Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
Symbolism: Many pieces feature a Christian cross or medallions with saints.

Details per item (selection)
Top row, middle: A holy water basin with a relief of the Lourdes apparition. Probably made of resin
Bottom row, left: A hexagonal wooden plaque with a metal medallion of Mary and a shell-shaped basin.
Bottom right: A simpler metal model with a cross, often made entirely of brass

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a collection of vintage and antique holy water basins. These are religious objects traditionally hung at the entrance of a home or bedroom to store blessed water.

Collection features
The shown basins are made from various materials and probably date from the 19th and 20th centuries:
Materials: Combinations of wood (such as oak), metal (brass, copper, silver-colored metal) and sometimes glass or ceramic, resin
Images: Religious figures such as the Virgin Mary (including Our Lady of Lourdes), the infant Jesus, and saints such as Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
Symbolism: Many pieces feature a Christian cross or medallions with saints.

Details per item (selection)
Top row, middle: A holy water basin with a relief of the Lourdes apparition. Probably made of resin
Bottom row, left: A hexagonal wooden plaque with a metal medallion of Mary and a shell-shaped basin.
Bottom right: A simpler metal model with a cross, often made entirely of brass

Photos clearly show the condition of the items

Carefully packaged for shipping

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
6
Material
various materials
Country of origin
Unknown
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
63
Objects sold
100%
Private

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