Holy water font - 1750-1800
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Rare pair of silver aquasantiere richly embossed and chased, Italian manufacture from Mantua, dating 1750–1800, with marine creature motifs (tritons) and stylised floral/vegetal designs; includes a vintage velvet-covered stand, total weight 173 g, with dimensions 180 mm × 98 mm and 170 mm × 97 mm, in good condition for age with minor marks and stains, one piece showing tin traces (old restoration) and the other a small bottom defect.
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A rare pair of Holy Water fonts made of richly engraved and chased silver. The decorations feature myths of marine creatures (tritons), stylized floral and vegetal motifs.
18th-century Italian manufacture, specifically from Mantua.
For comparison I have attached photos of the marks present on the objects, and photos of the pages of the reference book on silver marks ("Poinçons d'Argent de la Tardy") dedicated to 18th-century Italian marks.
Measurements:
- 180 mm x 98 mm
- 170 mm x 97 mm
Total weight: 173 grams
One of the 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 fonts are sold together with their vintage stand lined in velvet, 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 shipping.
A rare pair of Holy Water fonts made of richly engraved and chased silver. The decorations feature myths of marine creatures (tritons), stylized floral and vegetal motifs.
18th-century Italian manufacture, specifically from Mantua.
For comparison I have attached photos of the marks present on the objects, and photos of the pages of the reference book on silver marks ("Poinçons d'Argent de la Tardy") dedicated to 18th-century Italian marks.
Measurements:
- 180 mm x 98 mm
- 170 mm x 97 mm
Total weight: 173 grams
One of the 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 fonts are sold together with their vintage stand lined in velvet, 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 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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