Beautiful large French bénitier- this was up until very recently hanging in a private chapel, in the grounds of a Chateau in south west France. It is grand in size for a bénitier , it is gilded bronze laid against polished black basalt, which in turn is laid against a brass backplate. In the centre of the frame is a charming image of the Madonna on porcelain.
The stoup below, also in gilded bronze is to hold the holy water.
On the reverse is a stamp/makers mark of an anchor with a rope entwined. There is an integral metal hook on the reverse to hang.
circa 1880-1900
Size- Height 13" OR 33 cms
Max Width 8.25"/21cms
Depth (inc stoop) 2.25"/6cms
Porcelain plaque 5" x 3" OR 13cms x 7.75cms
weight 1.6 kilos/or 3.5 lbs unpacked
Condition - Good antique condition , No damage or chips to the basalt, surface scratches to the verso - the porcelain plaque is immaculate.The gilding has rubbed and lightened - all totally commensurate with wear and the touching of over the years.
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We will be posting the item from France
Large French bénitier porcelain plaque Madonna gilded bronze on basalt
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