Holy water font - 1750-1800
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Rare pair of silver aquasantiere, richly repoussé and chased, with mythological marine motifs (tritons) and stylised floral and vegetal decorations, Italian eighteenth‑century manufacture from Mantova, with two sizes 180 mm × 98 mm and 170 mm × 97 mm and a total weight of 173 g, sold with a vintage velvet‑covered stand; one piece shows tin traces from an old restoration and the other a small defect on the base, overall in good condition for its age.
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Rare pair of silver holy water fonts, richly repoussé and chased. The decorations are themed with mythological marine creatures (tritons), and stylized floral and vegetative motifs. Italian manufacture from the 18th century, specifically from the city of Mantua. For comparison, I have attached photos of the hallmarks present on the objects, and photos of the pages of the specialized book on silver hallmarks ("Poinçons d'Argent de la Tardy") dedicated to Italian hallmarks of the 18th century.
Measurements:
- 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 flaw on the bottom. 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 easily hangable or suitable for display in a shop window.
The lot is cleaned and inspected before being professionally packed and shipped with insured and trackable delivery.
Rare pair of silver holy water fonts, richly repoussé and chased. The decorations are themed with mythological marine creatures (tritons), and stylized floral and vegetative motifs. Italian manufacture from the 18th century, specifically from the city of Mantua. For comparison, I have attached photos of the hallmarks present on the objects, and photos of the pages of the specialized book on silver hallmarks ("Poinçons d'Argent de la Tardy") dedicated to Italian hallmarks of the 18th century.
Measurements:
- 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 flaw on the bottom. 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 easily hangable or suitable for display in a shop window.
The lot is cleaned and inspected before being professionally packed and shipped with insured and trackable delivery.
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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