1900-2000 Holy water font

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Sarreguemines

Delft, Plateelbakkerij

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Holy water font

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France

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.800 silver

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1900-2000

A beautiful large bronze ecclesiastical holy-water font, dating from the late nineteenth century.
A rare specimen.
Jesus stands with the cross in his arm on clouds, in which five winged angels are visible—the Ascension of Jesus Christ.
The shell-shaped bronze piece is also the

Bronze - Belgium

Antique Holy water font - 1910-1920 - Holy water font - 25 cm 

Eye-catcher: Large bowl with red drip glaze.
This large, round model is a beautiful example of Limburg ceramics (such as from the Sint-Joris factory in Beesel). The deep red glaze combined with the green/black edges is highly coveted by collectors of religious Art Deco.
The

Ceramic, Porcelain - Germany

Antique Holy water font (5) - 1950-1960 - Ceramic holy-water vessels. 

Refined Ceramic Holy Water Font: Saint Anthony Abbot, a Masterpiece of Devotion and Craftsmanship.
Discover the timeless charm of this devotional work of art. An enchanting ceramic holy water font that captures the essence of Italian artisanal tradition, perfect for enriching

Ceramic - Italy

Vintage Holy water font - 1950-1960 - Saint Anthony the Abbot - 30 cm 

The selected image shows a bronze holy water font with a relief of two kneeling figures beside a central cross and the inscription "CREDO" (Latin for "I believe"). This type of object is a religious item that was often hung by the door in Catholic households.
Other holy water

Copper, Bronze - France

 Holy water font (6) - 1920-1930 - Small copper holy-water basins 

Collection of 11 holy-water basins from various periods, all in very good condition.
View the photos to get a good impression.
Will be shipped carefully packed and insured.

Miscellaneous - Europe

 Holy water font (11) - 20th century - Collection of 11 holy water basins. 

a collection of vintage and antique holy water basins. These are religious objects traditionally hung at the entrance of a home or bedroom to store blessed water.

Collection features.
The shown basins are made from various materials and probably date from the 19th and 20th

various materials - Unknown

Antique Holy water font (6) 

The objects in this lot are holy water containers (also called stoups or holy water bowls), small religious wall-mounted holders intended for holy water in Catholic households. The collection shows different styles and origins:
1. Delft Blue holy water containers (Top)
Left:

Ceramic - Netherlands

 Holy water font (4) - Delft, Plateelbakkerij - 1940-1950 

This collection of objects consists of several vintage holy water fonts (also known as holy water vessels), traditionally hung on the wall in Catholic homes. They are made from materials such as wood, copper, brass and glass. 

Features of the shown holy water fonts:
Symbolism:

Wood, Glass, Copper, Metal - Unknown

Antique Holy water font (5) - 1920-1930 - Antique holy-water vessels 

These are different models of holy water fonts (also called holy water containers), which in Catholic households are often hung by the door for a sign of the cross when entering or leaving. The depicted collection includes diverse styles, including Art Deco designs from the 1940s

Wood, Glass, Metal - Unknown

Antique Holy water font (6) - 1940-1950 - Antique holy-water vessels 

Wijnwater vat Della Robbia.
Italy workshop Sesto Fiorentino Florence.
In very good condition.
Belgium private ownership

Earthenware - Italy

 Holy water font - 1950-1960 - Madonna with Child - Della Robbia style - 47 cm 

Important wall-mounted French biscuit holy-water stoup from the early 20th century, coming from a private chapel belonging to an ancient French dwelling. A devotional and decorative object of great charm, featuring a scenographic composition rich in details: an angel with large

Biscuit - France

Antique Holy water font - 1900-1910 - Angel and putti - 27 cm 

Cast bronze holy water ewer decorated with religious/Biblical relief scenes such as the entombment and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Handles end in stylized animal heads. Featuring Latin text and classical ornaments.
Inscription "Amor Justus et Palma Anno 1612".
Height 19.5 cm

Bronze - Italy

 Holy water font - 20th century - Bronze holy water font - 26 cm - 1.8 kg 

Brass holy water font with angels in prayer and Christ on the cross.

Brass - France

 Holy water font - 20th century - 30 cm 

This lot consists of various antique and vintage holy-water basins (also known as holy-water cruets or bénitiers), mainly made of metals such as brass (yellow copper) and bronze.
Below is an overview of the specific types visible:
Holy-water basins and Crucifix imagery.
Large

Copper, Bronze, Wood, Glass - Unknown

 Holy water font (7) - 1920-1930 - Small copper holy-water basins 

This is a collection of antique holy water vessels (also called bénitiers) on display, dating mainly from the Art Deco period (c. 1920–1930). These religious objects were hung on the wall at the entrance of a house or bedroom to make the sign of the cross with holy water upon

Onyx, Plastic, Copper, Glass - France

Art Deco Holy water font (5) - 1920-1930 - natural stone holy water font 

An especially stylish and rare Art Deco holy-water font from Germany, produced in cast metal (zinc alloy/spelter) with a warm brass-colored finish.

This religious wall object exudes understated elegance and is characterized by a beautifully stylized saint figure set within an

zinc alloy/spelter - Germany

Art Deco Holy water font - Devotiekunst - Religieus Wandobject - 1920-1935 

Signed holy water font.
The photos complete the description

Porcelain - France

 Holy water font - Sarreguemines - 1970-1980 - Immaculate Conception - 28.5 cm 

Religious benitier triptych in 925 silver – Spain – 20th century.
Elegant benitier triptych of Spanish origin, made in 925 sterling silver, finely worked in relief with religious scenes inspired by Gothic and Byzantine art. The piece features a central composition with the Virgin

Silver - Spain

 Holy water font - 1940-1950 

This lot contains a collection of antique religious holy-water basins (also called holy-water vessels or bénitiers), traditionally hung on the wall at the entrance of a house.
Each piece typically consists of a wooden back panel (plaque) with a metal relief of a saintly figure

Wood, Glass, Tin, Metal - Unknown

Antique Holy water font (4) - 1930-1940 - Antique holy-water basins 

Saint Januarius, patron saint of Naples. Ceramic holy water font painted with vivid colors and beautiful craquelure across the entire surface. Overall dimensions 30x20x6 cm. Provenance from an ancient ceramic workshop in the Salerno area that has been closed for decades.

 Holy water font - ceramica Salernitana - 20th century - San Gennaro, Naples - 30 cm 

Details of the objects.
The collection consists of four different pieces, each with specific religious iconography:
Top left: A large, rectangular holy-water font featuring an image of the Madonna with child. This type of vessel is often made of metals such as copper, brass, or

diverse - France

Antique Holy water font (4) - 1940-1950 

Art Nouveau holy water font. Decorated with a flower and a stylized bird,  
Handmade in excellent condition 
Will be well packed and shipped

Majolica - France

 Holy water font - 1920-1930 - wall tray 

This collection contains holy-water bowls, but this time with a strong focus on newer and more colorful glazes, probably from the first half of the 20th century.
Here is an overview of the different styles:
Top row (left to right)
Green bowl with "Pax Dei": The text "Pax Dei"

Art Deco Holy water font (5) - 1940-1950 - Ceramic holy-water vessels. 

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Danke für die schnelle Zusendung. Es ist ein sehr schönes Stück. Meine Erwartungen haben sich übertroffen. Grüße Walter 

Vielen Dank, das freut mich sehr!
Gr Anneke

Hi, thank you so much, the items were packed very good and thanks for that, they arrived intact. 

I am so glad!
Thanks for the message,👋

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