Holy water font - 1750-1800
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Selected by Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Rare pair of silver aquasantiere, richly repoussé and chased with marine mythological motifs (tritons) and stylised floral and vegetal designs, Italian-made in Mantua in the 18th century, with two pieces measuring 180 x 98 mm and 170 x 97 mm and a total weight of 173 g, in good used condition with minor age marks and a small bottom flaw, and including a vintage velvet-covered stand suitable for hanging or display.
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Rare pair of holy water fonts made of silver, richly repoussé and chased.
The decorations are themed with mythological marine creatures (tritons), and stylized floral and vegetal motifs.
Italian manufacture from the XVIII century, specifically from the city of Mantua,
For reference I have attached photos of the hallmarks on the objects, and photos of the pages of the book specialized in silver hallmarks ("Poinçons d'Argent de la Tardy") dedicated to Italian hallmarks of the XVIII century.
Dimensions:
- 180 mm x 98 mm
- 170 mm x 97 mm
Total weight: 173 grams
One of the holy water fonts shows traces of tin (old restoration), while the other has a small defect at the base. Overall they are in good condition considering their age.
The holy water fonts are sold together with their vintage velvet-covered stand, which makes them easy to hang or suitable for display in a shop window.
The lot is cleaned and inspected before being professionally packed and shipped with insured and trackable shipping.
Rare pair of holy water fonts made of silver, richly repoussé and chased.
The decorations are themed with mythological marine creatures (tritons), and stylized floral and vegetal motifs.
Italian manufacture from the XVIII century, specifically from the city of Mantua,
For reference I have attached photos of the hallmarks on the objects, and photos of the pages of the book specialized in silver hallmarks ("Poinçons d'Argent de la Tardy") dedicated to Italian hallmarks of the XVIII century.
Dimensions:
- 180 mm x 98 mm
- 170 mm x 97 mm
Total weight: 173 grams
One of the holy water fonts shows traces of tin (old restoration), while the other has a small defect at the base. Overall they are in good condition considering their age.
The holy water fonts are sold together with their vintage velvet-covered stand, which makes them easy to hang or suitable for display in a shop window.
The lot is cleaned and inspected before being professionally packed and shipped with insured and trackable shipping.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
173 g
Specific region of origin
Mantova
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
9.8 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
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