Holy water font - 1920-1930 - Art DECO - onyx and glass

Antique French multispectral holy-water font/vasque with Saint Thérèse of Lisieux – onyx, metal and glass – approx. 1920–1940

Description:
Beautiful antique Catholic wall-mounted holy-water font, probably manufactured in France or Belgium in the first half of the 20th century.
The font features a decorative honey-colored natural stone back plate, presumably onyx, with striking natural veining and color nuances. In the center there is a detailed metal relief medallion depicting Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, also known as Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
Around the medallion is the Latin inscription SANCTA THERESIA A JESU INFANTE, referring to Saint Therese of the Child Jesus. At the bottom of the relief, the name F. M. Bernard is visible.
The original glass holy-water bowl is still present and intact, as well as the metal hanging eye at the rear.

A charming religious collectible with an authentic appearance, suitable for collectors of Catholic devotional items, religious art, antique wall objects, and French brocante.

Details:
Object: antique wall holy-water font
Depiction: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Material: presumably onyx or similar natural stone, metal and glass
Origin: presumably France or Belgium
Dating: presumably circa 1920–1940
Signature: F. M. Bernard visible on the relief
Hanging: metal hanging eye at the rear
Condition: good vintage/antique condition, with visible signs of age, patina and discoloration of the metal
Glass bowl: intact

Dimensions:
Height: 14.3 cm
Width: 9 cm
Thickness of back plate: 3.7 cm
Total thickness including glass bowl: approximately 10 cm
No additional maker’s mark, stamp or serial number found. The origin and dating are indicative.