Rare Antique Silver Holy Water Fount. 19th Century

Rare silver holly water fount made in the 19th century, probably coming from France and with a remarkable attractive aesthetic. This curious piece is decorated with solid-silver details on a velvet-covered wooden base and with a gorgeous hand-carved frame. The details include a beautiful central silver crucifix, quite stylized and really good looking. At the top of the crucifix, the scroll with the INRI inscription is probably missing. Though, just under the figures feet we can see a skull and a pair of crossed bones. This symbol is connected to the Golgotha, the place where Jesus Christ was crucified and which means Place of a skull. Under the crucifix we can see an empty space; probably, the silver scallop designed to contain the blessed water was originally there. Currently, this vessel is attached to the lower part of the frame. Though the scallop shows a slim crack and some subtle flaw, preserves the lid. This piece is supported by a cherubs head; the rest of the frame is decorated with three similar details more, all of them made of silver. The frame itself is an amazing piece made of ebony-finish wood and decorated with profound scrolls carved by hand. This gorgeous and rare silver holly water fount or home stoup is bound to stand out in any entrance, in a chapel or in any special place. Dimensions: Width: 8.86 in / 22.5 cm. Height: 15.35 in / 39 cm. Crucifix: Width: 3.15 in / 8 cm. Height: 13.35 in / 18 cm.