Holy water font - 1850-1900 - Silver wall-mounted holy water font - 22 cm
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Selected by Clément Floch
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Description from the seller
Elegant wall-mounted silver holy-water font made in Hanau (Germany) circa 1870.
The plaque, richly worked in relief in the neobaroque style, features at the center a depiction of the Virgin Mary, standing on clouds and surrounded by a decoration of scrolls, volutes and architectural motifs. The upper part is crowned by a radiant glory.
The font retains its original gadrooned basin.
On the reverse are three crowned maker's marks, characteristic of Hanau metalwork.
Material: silver 13 loth = old German technical grade corresponds to: Silver 13/16 fine silver = 81.25% silver
Condition: good overall condition, with signs of use and patina appropriate to age.
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. Please examine them carefully before placing any bid.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
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Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateElegant wall-mounted silver holy-water font made in Hanau (Germany) circa 1870.
The plaque, richly worked in relief in the neobaroque style, features at the center a depiction of the Virgin Mary, standing on clouds and surrounded by a decoration of scrolls, volutes and architectural motifs. The upper part is crowned by a radiant glory.
The font retains its original gadrooned basin.
On the reverse are three crowned maker's marks, characteristic of Hanau metalwork.
Material: silver 13 loth = old German technical grade corresponds to: Silver 13/16 fine silver = 81.25% silver
Condition: good overall condition, with signs of use and patina appropriate to age.
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. Please examine them carefully before placing any bid.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
108 g
Silver type
.813 silver
Specific region of origin
Hanau
Title additional information
Silver wall-mounted holy water font - 22 cm
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
22 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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