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Benitier. Bruxelles. 17ème siècle. Maître-orfèvre non identifié avec 'fer à cheval'.

Standing holy water boat. Brussels. 17th century. Unidentified silversmith with 'horseshoe'. Three volute feet on globe. Bowl with convex folds. Hinged lid with engraved monogram I H S, burning heart and cross. Wall plate with passion instruments, rocailles and foliage, crowned with Christ on the Cross. Old restorations and lacings. Silver marks: city hallmark, year letter (crowned G), master mark, proof stitch. 19.5 x 9.5 cm x 7 cm Weight: 170 g

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Benitier. Bruxelles. 17ème siècle. Maître-orfèvre non identifié avec 'fer à cheval'.

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