Holy water font - 1930-1940

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Spanish mural bendita in 915 silver from the 1930s–1940s, with a central Virgen con el Niño and angels in relief, original red velvet stand, stand dimensions 46 × 27 × 2 cm, bendita dimensions 40 × 24 × 4 cm, silver weight 811 g, and good used condition with a light patina.

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Magnificent Spanish benediction plaque made in hallmarked silver 915, richly decorated with a central scene of the Virgin and Child, accompanied by angels and cherubs in high relief. The composition presents extraordinary Baroque ornamentation with fine openwork and a high level of sculptural detail.

The piece retains its elegant original stand lined with red velvet, lending a highly decorative and devotional presence. At the top there is the representation of the Holy Spirit and celestial motifs, typical of Spanish sacred metalwork.

Spain, 20th century. Silver 915 with a contrasting finish.

Dimensions of the velvet stand:
46 × 27 × 2 cm.

Dimensions of the silver benediction piece:
40 × 24 × 4 cm.

Weight of the silver: 811 g.
Weight of the pedestal: 1,500 g

Very good condition, with a light patina appropriate to its age.

The photograph is part of the description.

Magnificent Spanish benediction plaque made in hallmarked silver 915, richly decorated with a central scene of the Virgin and Child, accompanied by angels and cherubs in high relief. The composition presents extraordinary Baroque ornamentation with fine openwork and a high level of sculptural detail.

The piece retains its elegant original stand lined with red velvet, lending a highly decorative and devotional presence. At the top there is the representation of the Holy Spirit and celestial motifs, typical of Spanish sacred metalwork.

Spain, 20th century. Silver 915 with a contrasting finish.

Dimensions of the velvet stand:
46 × 27 × 2 cm.

Dimensions of the silver benediction piece:
40 × 24 × 4 cm.

Weight of the silver: 811 g.
Weight of the pedestal: 1,500 g

Very good condition, with a light patina appropriate to its age.

The photograph is part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
811 g
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
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