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live November 26 | 02:00 PM
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98 - A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER TRIPTYCH HOLY WATER FONT

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£120 (€144)

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Estimation

£150 - 200 (€170 - 240)

Sale fees

26.5%

A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER TRIPTYCH HOLY WATER FONT Of triptych form, the two hinged doors opening to reveal a repoussé and chased Crucifixion, the closed doors forming a further scene of five haloed figures, above an integral basin set with three coloured glass cabochons. With wall-hanging loop. Marked with the French charançon (weevil) mark for imported silver of at least 800 standard Size/dimensions: 15.80cm long; 6.80cm wide Gross weight: 156.45g The font has a natural antique patina with dark oxidation in the recesses, the details remaining sharp, with no crushing or flattening. The hinges and doors are in working order, and the font is offered in good condition.

Auction details

26052 - Jewellery & Objets de Vertu, including Fine Unheated Sapphires
Thursday, November 26
02:00 PM
69 Southampton Row
WC1B 4ET London, United Kingdom

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