Antique Baptismal Fonts
Mixed Marble Baptismal Font
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Baptismal font from Florence Italy with Sienna marble font and mixed marble base. Formerly
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1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
18thC Italian baptismal font
Located in Livorno, IT
Magnificent 18thC Italian baptismal font.
Circular tank also lacquered in a soft color.
Lid blue
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Gold Leaf
French 17th Century Baptismal Font
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 17th century Baptismal Font from the South of France beautifully carved from
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17th Century French Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
Baptismal Font in Ashburton Marble
Located in London, GB
An impressive and large baptismal font entirely carved from Ashburton Marble. This is a soft grey
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
Exceptional 18th Century French Stone Baptismal Font
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional 18th century stone Baptismal font from the South of France. Beautifully hand
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18th Century French Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Stone
Byzantine Style Marble Baptismal Font on Later Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Byzantine style carved marble Baptismal font on later cast stone stand. Four lion leads
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19th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
Antique Spanish Colonial Baptismal Font Vessel and Altar Garniture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
baptismal font vessel, with scroll and floral pattern motifs, shell-form basin, elaborately engraved rising
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19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Silver
Spanish Baptismal Stone Vessel 'Would Make a Wonderful Garden Bird Bath'
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spain, originally used as a baptismal font, features a rustically carved stone body with rounded basin
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19th Century Spanish Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Stone
Antique Religious Thurible/Censor/Font/ Planter or Chandelier
Located in Redding, CT
for burning incense in or a water font or baptismal font. Use as a planter to hang a fern in or turn
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19th Century Early Victorian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
been used at baptismal fonts for pouring holy water during baptism.
We’d love to see this dish used
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Metal, Silver
Half-moon shaped Stoup
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
construction of baptisteries to accommodate the baptismal font.
However, from the 12th century, the very high
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Carved Marble Pedestal Stand with Swivel Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
pedestal with an octagonal base. Likely used in a church as a baptismal font, pieces like this later became
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, reredos, shrine niche, baptismal font, crucifix, santo statue, icon, religious folk art, retablo
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
English Silver Tea Set by Edward Barnard and Sons, London, 1904 -5
Located in Central England, GB
Lily font, a large silver-gilt baptismal font used at the baptismal services of members of the British
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Sculpture of a Polynesian Woman
Located in Stockholm, SE
, outside Stockholm. His work in Sweden included baptismal fonts, church sculptures, and public artworks
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1910s Swedish Art Deco Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Plaster
Holy water font depicting "The Baptism of Christ" in sterling silver - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Holy water font depicting "The Baptism of Christ" in sterling silver
Fine Art - Silver - Catholic
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Early 20th Century Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
Barnard & Sons English Sterling Silver 1904 Two-Handled Wine Cooler/ Vase
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in New York, NY
large silver gilt baptismal font used in the christening services of members of the British Royal family
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Early 1900s English Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 9.9 in W 10.5 in D 6.3 in
Antique Church Altar Table
Located in Forney, TX
time of writing this, we have a similarly styled baptismal font likely from the same church available
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19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Christ Crucified Altar Sculpture
By Juan De Mesa
Located in Forney, TX
religious folk art, home shrine, Gothic vestment cabinet, vestry, baptismal fonts, and more, please be sure
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Iron
Romanesque Telamon - Northern Italy, late 12th (Reemployed Roman marble)
Located in Bruxelles, BE
used as support for columns, plinths and baptismal fonts pulpits and thrones.
This telamon, carved
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Large Historic 19thC Carved Stone Sandstone Font Garden Fountain Feature Planter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Canterbury style Anglican cross symbols to the bowl - one faith + one baptism + one lord +
The font has a
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1860s British Colonial Revival Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century Silvered Bronze Athénienne Jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
inspiration for the baptismal font of Napoléon’s son in 1811, this model was the inspiration to many highly
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
A Study for the Angel of Saint-Severin church in Paris, by Paul Flandrin
Located in PARIS, FR
, Paul was in turn commissioned to decorate the baptismal font chapel at Saint-Severin. Thereafter, the
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1840s Old Masters Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Chalk
Cuzco School Baptismal Dish
By Spanish Colonial (Peruvian)
Located in New York, NY
produced at this time in Peru.
The most striking feature of this baptismal font is its imitation of a
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Silver
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17th Century Italian White Marble Baptismal Font
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of our 17th-Century Italian White Marble Baptismal Font
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17th Century Italian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Crescent and Star Brooch
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
traditionally the number of regeneration and thus many baptismal fonts have an octagonal base.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Jan & Joel Martel Art Deco Cubist Bronze Angel Monumental 2 of 8
By Jan and Joel Martel
Located in Oakland, CA
conceived to be a part of the figural decoration of the baptismal font of the church in Charbogne, France.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Bronze
Courtly Silver Plate Duke Christian of Saxe-Eisenberg, Augsburg, 17th Century
Located in Bamberg, DE
bowl could have served as a lavabo basin as well as a baptismal font in a private chapel and belonged
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Late 17th Century German Louis XVI Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Silver
Jan & Joel Martel Art Deco Cubist Bronze Angel Monumental 2 of 8
By Jan and Joel Martel
Located in Oakland, CA
to be a part of the figural decoration of the church's baptismal font in Charbogne, France.
For the
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1920s Art Deco Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Bronze
English Silver Hand Engraved Tea Set by Edward Barnard and Sons, 1904-1905
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in GB
silversmiths in the world. They created the Lily font, a large silver-gilt baptismal font used at the baptismal
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Early 1900s English Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Silver
H 7.09 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
Carrara Marble Baptismal Font
By Rajko Kovacevic
Located in Baltimore, MD
A hexagonal baptismal font on a square base from Baltimore City Church. The front panel bears the
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Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Painted Zinc Baptismal Font
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A darling zinc made and painted baptismal font from a church in France. There would have been a
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Early 1900s French Antique Baptismal Fonts
19th Century French Stone Baptismal Font
Located in Round Top, TX
A very striking 19th century baptismal font carved from limestone. The font is in three sections
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19th Century French Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Spanish Handmade Terracotta Ornamented Baptismal Font
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish handmade terracotta ornamented baptismal font.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Clay
14th Century Baptismal Font in Stone from Spain Original Polychromy
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Rare baptismal font of the 14th century of Spain from the region of Castile
Very beautiful
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Stone
HEAVILY CARVED STONE BAPTISMAL FONT
Located in Round Top, TX
Doubles as a great planter/centerpiece!
This piece disassembles for easier shipping.
This piece disassembles for easier shipping.
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19th Century Scottish Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Stone
Gothic Style Limestone Baptismal Font with Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This rough-hewn limestone octagonal basin has been repurposed for outdoor use and sits on a newer two part stone base. Sourced from the Loire Valley, France, circa 18th century.
B...
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18th Century French Gothic Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Marble Baptist Font
Located in Made, NL
special item within our collection. A baptismal font was especially often used in churches in the past
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18th Century French Other Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
FINE BAROQUE PERIOD BRESCIA MARBLE FONT
Located in Essex, MA
A very fine quality early 18th century carved baptismal font in Brescia marble, from a baroque
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Baptismal Fonts
Extra large antique carved white carrara marble garden vase
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Extra large antique garden vase made of white Carrara marble, baptismal font size, from around 1890
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Hand Carved White Carrara Marble Font
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
truly unique. Most probably due to its large size it was used as a baptismal font.
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Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
Holy water stoup in polychrome "breccia" marble, from Tuscany, late 1600s
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient baptismal font in "breccia polychrome" marble, from Tuscany. Ancient marble originating
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Impressive Victorian Silver Pedestal Bowl
By Barnard Brothers
Located in London, GB
large silver-gilt baptismal font used at the baptisms of members of the British Royal Family is a fine
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1880s English Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Gleaners
By Fran�_ois-Louis Fran�_ais
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
decorative work on the baptismal fonts on the Paris church of the Trinity. As an artist, he was constantly
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19th Century Impressionist Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ancient Roman Gold Ring With Deer And Cypress Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
God". It is very common, for example, on baptismal fonts: its meaning in this case refers to the soul
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Pair of Monumental Louis Revival Ormolu and Porphyry Candelabra 19th Century
Located in London, GB
cathedrals of Palermo and Monreale.
The baptismal font in the Cathedral of Magdeburg is made of rose
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1860s Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
H 35.04 in W 13 in D 13 in
Hand-Hammered Copper Baptismal Font
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand-hammered copper baptismal font, Belgium 19th century. Chalice shape. Makes a great planter
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19th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Copper
19th Century Peruvian Silver Baptismal Font
Located in San Marino, CA
A silver font, covered with scrolling and floral patterns in the silver. Four feet and a raised
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19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Silver
Antique Baptsimal Font, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This 19th century baptismal font originates from Belgium.
It is made out of Belgian bluestone and
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1830s Belgian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Stone
17th Century French Hand-Carved Shell Basin with Original Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
in Provence, this piece of art, called "baptismal font", was used to hold water during catholic
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Paint, Wood
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
, including architectural salvage elements, important altar tables, altarpiece panels, baptismal fonts
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Glass, Paint, Pine, Wood
Silver Christening Set Edward Barnard & Sons Engraved ASM
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Cheltenham, GB
baptismal font used in the christening services of members of the British Royal family. The company's
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Silver
Large 19th Century Spanish Giltwood Religious Church Processional Altar Cross
Located in Forney, TX
, baptismal font, retablo, icon, Italian Baroque cartagloria, Spanish Colonial Santo figure folk art to Gothic
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19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Bronze
H 51.75 in W 37 in D 12 in
Large Antique European Carved Giltwood Church Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
or niche, baptismal fonts, vestment cabinets, panels, candle sticks, primitive icons, Santos, statue
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18th Century European Baroque Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century European Religious Altar Reliquary Monstrance With Relic
Located in Forney, TX
, Spanish Colonial Santo figures, to architectural salvaged pulpits, baptismal fonts, altarpiece, wooden
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19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Metal
Spanish Colonial Silver Baptismal Dish
Located in New York, NY
produced at this time in Peru.
The most striking feature of this baptismal font is its imitation of a
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Silver
Antique 17th Century Baptismal Font
Located in Houston, TX
This is tiny and lovely 17th century antique baptismal font (benetier) stone element from a church
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17th Century French Antique Baptismal Fonts
19th c. Baptismal Font with Gilded Accents
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. Baptismal Font with Gilded Accents. Top lifts off. An eight sided baptismal is said to
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19th Century Unknown Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Wood
19th-20th Century Hispano Moresque Pottery Baptismal Font
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century Hispano Moresque pottery baptismal font.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Pottery
Carved marble baptismal font - 19th century # E4160.
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Carved marble baptismal font. 19th C. Origin : Italy. Restored.
Inscription : HIC EST DISIPLVS
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
Antique Stone Baptismal Font from the 14th Century Depicting the 12 Apostles
Located in Houston, TX
This baptismal font is from the 14th century. It depicts the 12 apostles and is from San Cristóbal
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Baptismal Fonts
Marble Stoup
Located in Badia Polesine, RO
Beautiful and elegant baptismal font made of pink nembro marble, typical marble of the Lake Garda
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1850s Italian Other Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
Antique 15th Century Tuscan Standing Sink
Located in Houston, TX
This antique 15th century Italian standing sink is from Tuscany. Originally used as a baptismal
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Miniature English Marble Font, circa 1860
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
An English miniature baptismal, eight sided font in white mottled marble, circa 1860.
In the
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Mid-19th Century English Medieval Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Marble
Antique 17th Century Carved Limestone Sink from Vaucluse
Located in Houston, TX
This is 17th century baptismal font from Vaucluse in the southeastern part of France. It is made of
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17th Century French Antique Baptismal Fonts
Bronze Jardiniere or Gueridon Attributed to J. Chiurazzi & Fils
Located in Providence, RI
, served as the model for the baptismal fonts by Luigi and Francesco Monfradini, one a present to the
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Bronze
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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Railings
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak carved railing panels with open design and finial (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Oak
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain "Flora Danica" Dinner Service for 12
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 60 pieces, each finely hand-painted with a botanical specimen, identified in Latin on the underside, including:
12 "3549" dinner plates measuring 10 1/8" diameter
12 "...
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20th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Porcelain
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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2010s French Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Iron
H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 157.49 in
"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Snowy owl on driftwood mount. Life-size and realistic however made of white Imden farm goose feathers as a recreation. The beak and claws are sculpted from a resin material. 28"H x 1...
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2010s American Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Feathers
Vintage Concrete Flower Petal Birdbath on Fluted Pedestal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A charming vintage molded concrete birdbath featuring a scalloped, flower-petal shaped basin supported by a classical, fluted pedestal base. The piece exhibits attractive weathering ...
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20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Large Bronze Urn Garden Fountain Bird Bath Jardiniere 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This stunning large vintage fountain bird bath is sculpted in solid bronze in the classical Greek Style and dates from the late 20th Century.
The fountain features a large urn with ...
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Late 20th Century Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Bronze
H 53.55 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Old Stone Fountain - Limestone Pool Fountain - Antique Garden Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was ...
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Mid-17th Century French Rustic Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Limestone, Bronze
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Glazed Terracotta and Plaster Bird Bath
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 20th century neoclassical glazed terracotta and plaster bird bath with all-over faux marble cream toned glaze, with cast terracotta round shallow well surmounting a plaster flu...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Terracotta, Plaster
Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration
Located in London, GB
George Smith and Co. The Sun Foundry, Glasgow, attributed. A Gothic Revival cast iron gate with both side railings in the style of Dr C Dresser with all-over Geometric decoration. Re...
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Iron
H 34 in W 74 in D 4 in
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron Art Deco Pergola, France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and very pretty octagonal Art Deco wrought iron pergola, decorated with geometric motifs. Riveted zinc roof. Original red paint.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Baptismal Fonts
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Metal
Monumental Oak Fireplace, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Antique oak wood fireplace inspired by the fireplace in the Hercules Salon in Versailles Palace.
This antique Regence style fireplace was made out of carved oak wood in the late 19th...
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Baptismal Fonts
Materials
Oak
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Antique Baptismal Fonts For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique baptismal fonts for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique baptismal fonts — often made from stone, marble and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique baptismal fonts available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique baptismal fonts made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Antique Baptismal Fonts?
Prices for antique baptismal fonts start at $1,150 and top out at $22,738 with the average selling for $5,900.