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Antique Holy Water Font

19th Century Limestone Holy Water Font
19th Century Limestone Holy Water Font

19th Century Limestone Holy Water Font

$2,238

H 4.73 in W 12.6 in D 14.18 in

19th Century Limestone Holy Water Font

Located in Zedelgem, BE

19th century Beautiful little holy water font in limestone (Italian church).

Category

Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Limestone

Silver hanging holy water font with reliefs
Silver hanging holy water font with reliefs

Silver hanging holy water font with reliefs

$4,200Sale Price|30% Off

H 9.06 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in

Silver hanging holy water font with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver hanging holy water font with reliefs, cutouts and cartouches, figure of an

Category

19th Century European Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Silver

18th Century Italian Marble Bowl Or Holy Water Font
18th Century Italian Marble Bowl Or Holy Water Font

18th Century Italian Marble Bowl Or Holy Water Font

$3,450

H 6.13 in W 19.75 in D 16.25 in

18th Century Italian Marble Bowl Or Holy Water Font

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Italian Marble Bowl Or Holy Water Font. Offered is an Italian Rosso Verona marble holy

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

$1,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4 in W 10 in D 8.5 in

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts. In good condition. Perfect for Soap Dishes. Unique

Category

18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

$961Sale Price|55% Off

H 4.73 in W 9.65 in D 12.6 in

18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Holy Water Font - Red Onyx and Bronze - Corpus Christi
Early 20th Holy Water Font - Red Onyx and Bronze - Corpus Christi

Early 20th Holy Water Font - Red Onyx and Bronze - Corpus Christi

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique holy water font. Made of red onyx and a bronze palquette with a corpus Christi

Category

Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Bronze

Mission Arts & Crafts era French Hammered Copper Holy Water Fonts
Mission Arts & Crafts era French Hammered Copper Holy Water Fonts

Mission Arts & Crafts era French Hammered Copper Holy Water Fonts

By Mission Arts & Crafts

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Offering a pair of hand crafted holy water fonts in copper. circa 1920-30's. European/French

Category

Early 20th Century French Mission Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Copper

18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

$961Sale Price|57% Off

H 4.53 in W 9.65 in D 13 in

18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Antique French Onyx & Cloisonné Benetier "Holy Water Font", Circa 1920's.
Antique French Onyx & Cloisonné Benetier "Holy Water Font", Circa 1920's.

Antique French Onyx & Cloisonné Benetier "Holy Water Font", Circa 1920's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Onyx & Cloisonné Benetier "Holy Water Font", Circa 1920's.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx, Enamel

Antique French Gold Bronze, Enamel & Rouge Marble "Benetier" Holy Water Font.
Antique French Gold Bronze, Enamel & Rouge Marble "Benetier" Holy Water Font.

Antique French Gold Bronze, Enamel & Rouge Marble "Benetier" Holy Water Font.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare Antique French Gold Bronze, Enamel & Rouge Marble "Benetier" Holy Water Font. Exquisite French

Category

19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET 1920
French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET 1920

French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Virgin Mary Holy Water Font by Poncet, France, ca. 1920 — Bronze, Marble & Glass

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
Small 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Small 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

$816Sale Price|47% Off

H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Small 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful small Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Champleve Onyx French Napoleon III
Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Champleve Onyx French Napoleon III

Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Champleve Onyx French Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Holy water font crucifix Napoleon III, French, 19th century French champleve enamel Benitier

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx, Enamel

Antique Pair of sterling silver holy water fonts
Antique Pair of sterling silver holy water fonts

Antique Pair of sterling silver holy water fonts

$1,500

H 6.5 in W 3.15 in D 1.58 in

Antique Pair of sterling silver holy water fonts

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Antique Pair of sterling silver holy water fonts This splendid pair of embossed silver basins from

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Sterling Silver

17th/ 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
17th/ 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

17th/ 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

$816Sale Price|50% Off

H 4.34 in W 11.03 in D 10.44 in

17th/ 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Antique Crucifix Holy Water Font French Napoleon III
Antique Crucifix Holy Water Font French Napoleon III

Antique Crucifix Holy Water Font French Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Holy water font crucifix Napoleon III, French, 19th century Wood, plated-brass and brass Metal

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Baroque Hand-carved Limestone Holy Water Font or Stoup
18th Century Italian Baroque Hand-carved Limestone Holy Water Font or Stoup

18th Century Italian Baroque Hand-carved Limestone Holy Water Font or Stoup

$1,179Sale Price|50% Off

H 3.94 in W 11.62 in D 16.54 in

18th Century Italian Baroque Hand-carved Limestone Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful Baroque hand carved limestone holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Limestone

Escudero French Art Deco Holy Water Font, Metal and Wood, Circa 1920
Escudero French Art Deco Holy Water Font, Metal and Wood, Circa 1920

Escudero French Art Deco Holy Water Font, Metal and Wood, Circa 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Holy Water Font by Escudero, France, circa 1920. Elegant French Art Deco holy water

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Holy Water Font for Nightstands Bedside Table
Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Holy Water Font for Nightstands Bedside Table

Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Holy Water Font for Nightstands Bedside Table

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Decò age pair of Italian Holy Water font for nightstands in Bakelite, images in silver-plated

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hand Carved Stone Tub Holy Water Font
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hand Carved Stone Tub Holy Water Font

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hand Carved Stone Tub Holy Water Font

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare Italian antique hand carved stone tub holy water font. Its style is classic with a circular

Category

1920s Italian Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century Holy Water Font - France - Onyx, Bronze and Crystal
Early 20th Century Holy Water Font - France - Onyx, Bronze and Crystal

Early 20th Century Holy Water Font - France - Onyx, Bronze and Crystal

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant French holy water font dating from circa 1900–1910, crafted from richly veined onyx

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Green Onyx and Cloisonné Enamel Holy Water Font Cross
19th Century French Green Onyx and Cloisonné Enamel Holy Water Font Cross

19th Century French Green Onyx and Cloisonné Enamel Holy Water Font Cross

Located in Dallas, TX

This exceptional French wall-mounted holy water font was crafted circa 1870 and showcases the

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

18th Century Italian Holy Water Font with Angels Framed with Fossil Coral
18th Century Italian Holy Water Font with Angels Framed with Fossil Coral

18th Century Italian Holy Water Font with Angels Framed with Fossil Coral

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian holy water font with two angels framed with polished agate coral wings on

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Agate, Coral

A Patinated Bronze Holy Water Font
A Patinated Bronze Holy Water Font

A Patinated Bronze Holy Water Font

$1,584Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.94 in W 9.85 in D 13.39 in

A Patinated Bronze Holy Water Font

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Louis Kley

Located in 263-0031, JP

Signed “Kley,” after Louis Kley, a French sculptor (1833-1911). Stamped with the circular “Collas” stamp indicating that the reduction of this cast from the original was performed ac...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Spanish Silver Holy Water Font, Baroque Style with Gilt Virgin Mary
18th Century Spanish Silver Holy Water Font, Baroque Style with Gilt Virgin Mary

18th Century Spanish Silver Holy Water Font, Baroque Style with Gilt Virgin Mary

Located in Madrid, ES

This highly decorative silver holy water font or stoup, is stamped with hallmarks placing its

Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Silver

1600s Tuscan Holy Water Font in Carrara Marble, Baroque Marble Basin
1600s Tuscan Holy Water Font in Carrara Marble, Baroque Marble Basin

1600s Tuscan Holy Water Font in Carrara Marble, Baroque Marble Basin

Located in Firenze, IT

An exceptional 17th-century Tuscan holy water font, finely carved from luminous Carrara marble

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Russian Onyx and Cloissoné Benetier 'Holy Water Font'
Antique Russian Onyx and Cloissoné Benetier 'Holy Water Font'

Antique Russian Onyx and Cloissoné Benetier 'Holy Water Font'

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lovely water font with an unusual silver and gold orthodox church center medallion.

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble
19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful marble and brass cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1880

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Victorian French Angel Water Font
Victorian French Angel Water Font

Victorian French Angel Water Font

$1,595

H 16 in W 8 in D 8.5 in

Victorian French Angel Water Font

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely and large Victorian French Angel holy water font in bisque with glazed calm shell

Category

1890s French Late Victorian Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Italian Hand-made Polychrome GIlt Wood Holy Water with Engraving
18th Century Italian Hand-made Polychrome GIlt Wood Holy Water with Engraving

18th Century Italian Hand-made Polychrome GIlt Wood Holy Water with Engraving

Located in Milano, MI

From Italy, Marche central region, a polychrome carved holy water font mid-18th century, a shaped

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Poplar

Large Antique Terracotta Water Font attributed to Lorenzo Di Mariano
Large Antique Terracotta Water Font attributed to Lorenzo Di Mariano

Large Antique Terracotta Water Font attributed to Lorenzo Di Mariano

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

font of impressive scale is a museum copy of the original holy water basin in Cathedral of Siena, Italy

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Terracotta

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.
A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.

$1,171Sale Price|53% Off

H 3.94 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

. Traditionally used as a holy water font, it serves as a vessel containing holy water, placed near the entrance

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Cross from Rouen, Dated 1885
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Cross from Rouen, Dated 1885

19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Cross from Rouen, Dated 1885

By Rouen

Located in Dallas, TX

opening at the top, suggesting it may have originally functioned as a holy water font or small devotional

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo
Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo

Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo

$4,500

H 42 in W 11 in D 9.25 in

Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent medieval Renaissance period architectural holy water font lavabo. Born in a Christian

Category

17th Century European Renaissance Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Half-moon shaped Stoup
Half-moon shaped Stoup

Half-moon shaped Stoup

$36,301

H 13 in W 32.29 in D 21.66 in

Half-moon shaped Stoup

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

average size often placed on a column or a pillar. The holy water fonts, generally placed near the

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Bronze Bassin for Holy Water, Spain, 17th Century
Bronze Bassin for Holy Water, Spain, 17th Century

Bronze Bassin for Holy Water, Spain, 17th Century

$435

H 8.67 in W 3.55 in D 2.96 in

Bronze Bassin for Holy Water, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Holy wall font. Bronze. Spain, 17th Century. Small font for holy water designed to be placed on a

Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Bronze, Other

A priest dinning in good company
A priest dinning in good company

A priest dinning in good company

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

the background, a faience holy water font hanging near the front door is found in several other

Category

1820s French School Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font
Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font

Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font

Located in London, GB

font, or stoup, originally designed to hold holy water. The font is also decorated with cloisonné

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Enamel

Apotropäische Teufelsfigur
Apotropäische Teufelsfigur

Apotropäische Teufelsfigur, 1120/50

$88,000

H 59.45 in W 8.67 in

Apotropäische Teufelsfigur

Located in Wien, Wien

devil with a carrying function is the demon Asmodeus, carrying a holy water font, in the church of

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Wood

Cuzco School Baptismal Dish
Cuzco School Baptismal Dish

Cuzco School Baptismal Dish

By Spanish Colonial (Peruvian)

Located in New York, NY

-water fonts, basins, shells for pouring water during baptism, and baptismal dishes like this one. This

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Silver

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18th Century French Holy Water Font
18th Century French Holy Water Font

18th Century French Holy Water Font

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H 22 in W 11 in D 3 in

18th Century French Holy Water Font

Located in Carmel, CA

A very rare 18th Century French, hand-carved, holy water font. Beautifully and intricately carved

Category

Mid-17th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Gold Leaf

4 French Antique White Porcelain Holy Water Fonts with Crucifixes
4 French Antique White Porcelain Holy Water Fonts with Crucifixes

4 French Antique White Porcelain Holy Water Fonts with Crucifixes

Located in Petaluma, CA

This stunning collection of 4 French antique holy water fonts (bénitiers) are all white with

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Porcelain

French Antique Faïence Holy Water Fonts 'Bénitiers' with Crucifixes 18th Century
French Antique Faïence Holy Water Fonts 'Bénitiers' with Crucifixes 18th Century

French Antique Faïence Holy Water Fonts 'Bénitiers' with Crucifixes 18th Century

Located in Petaluma, CA

These are two incredible French Faience holy water fonts from the 1700s. Both have a crucifix and

Category

Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Faience

6 French Holy Water Fonts with Metal Medallions and Gilt Details Mounted On Onyx
6 French Holy Water Fonts with Metal Medallions and Gilt Details Mounted On Onyx

6 French Holy Water Fonts with Metal Medallions and Gilt Details Mounted On Onyx

Located in Petaluma, CA

6 holy water fonts with metal medallions with gilt details mounted on onyx, 5 with glass fonts.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

French Faience Holy Water Fonts 'Bénitiers' With Crosses and Sacred Heart, 1700s
French Faience Holy Water Fonts 'Bénitiers' With Crosses and Sacred Heart, 1700s

French Faience Holy Water Fonts 'Bénitiers' With Crosses and Sacred Heart, 1700s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This beautiful set of five Faience Holy Water Fonts/Benetiers are from various regions of France

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Faience

Old Paris Porcelain Figure Antique Vieux Christ Holy Water Font
Old Paris Porcelain Figure Antique Vieux Christ Holy Water Font

Old Paris Porcelain Figure Antique Vieux Christ Holy Water Font

By Old Paris

Located in Vilnius, LT

A stunning antique Vieux/Old Paris porcelain statue/holy water font depicting Jesus Christ carrying

Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three French Pewter Crucifix Holy Water Fonts/Bénitiers, 1900s
Set of Three French Pewter Crucifix Holy Water Fonts/Bénitiers, 1900s

Set of Three French Pewter Crucifix Holy Water Fonts/Bénitiers, 1900s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This collection of French pewter holy water crucifix fonts are beautiful. Two of the benetiers are

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Onxy Holy Water Fonts/Benitiers with Medallions and Gilt Detailing
Set of Three Onxy Holy Water Fonts/Benitiers with Medallions and Gilt Detailing

Set of Three Onxy Holy Water Fonts/Benitiers with Medallions and Gilt Detailing

Located in Petaluma, CA

This lovely set of French Onyx holy water benetiers feature medallions with gilt detailing and

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

19th Century, Holy Water Font or Stoup in Red Piana Degli Albanesi Marble
19th Century, Holy Water Font or Stoup in Red Piana Degli Albanesi Marble

19th Century, Holy Water Font or Stoup in Red Piana Degli Albanesi Marble

Located in PALERMO, IT

Holy water stoup in red Piana degli Albanesi marble, made in Sicily at the end of the 19th century.

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Late 19th Century Sicilian Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

19th Century French, Holy Water Stoup or Font of Champleve Enamel and Marble
19th Century French, Holy Water Stoup or Font of Champleve Enamel and Marble

19th Century French, Holy Water Stoup or Font of Champleve Enamel and Marble

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

an ornately carved ormolu border, and backed with a brass plate and hanging ring. A holy water font

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel

Large blue centerpiece jardiniere in faience of Bordeaux Jules Vieillard 19th
Large blue centerpiece jardiniere in faience of Bordeaux Jules Vieillard 19th

Large blue centerpiece jardiniere in faience of Bordeaux Jules Vieillard 19th

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

porcelain, including table services, lamps, bowls, clocks, candlesticks, holy water fonts, vases, bottles

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Faience

Marble Holy Water Font
Marble Holy Water Font

Marble Holy Water Font

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H 3.75 in W 10.75 in D 10.5 in

Marble Holy Water Font

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France, this is a beautiful Catholic Holy water font. Made from lovely rose colored marble

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Stone Holy Water Font
Stone Holy Water Font

Stone Holy Water Font

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H 16 in Dm 13 in

Stone Holy Water Font

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved stone Holy water font with the image of Christ on the cross, with the bowl at his feet. The

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Stone

Benetier or Holy Water Font
Benetier or Holy Water Font

Benetier or Holy Water Font

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H 12 in Dm 7 in

Benetier or Holy Water Font

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Champleve and Russian Onyx Holy Water Font or Benetier.

Category

19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Holy Water Font
Antique French Bronze Holy Water Font

Antique French Bronze Holy Water Font

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H 9.5 in W 7 in D 4 in

Antique French Bronze Holy Water Font

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Bronze Holy Water Font was cast to a high degree of detail and is mounted on its

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Cast iron holy water font 19th Century
Cast iron holy water font 19th Century

Cast iron holy water font 19th Century

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H 16.54 in W 13 in D 9.06 in

Cast iron holy water font 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Unique cast iron holy water font from the 19th Century.

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1870s Belgian Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Iron

Hand Carved Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
Hand Carved Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Hand Carved Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

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H 3.75 in W 10.75 in D 14.25 in

Hand Carved Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Houston, TX

This is a beautiful hand carved Catholic Holy Water font or stoup in the shape of a trefoil, a

Category

18th Century Italian Gothic Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
Hand Carved Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Hand Carved Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

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H 3.75 in W 10.75 in D 10.25 in

Hand Carved Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Houston, TX

This is a beautiful hand carved catholic holy water font or stoup in the shape of a trefoil, a

Category

18th Century Italian Gothic Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Baroque Black Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
18th Century Italian Baroque Black Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

18th Century Italian Baroque Black Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique Baroque black marble holy water font or stoup with great patina, Italy, circa 1750

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Baroque White Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
18th Century Italian Baroque White Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

18th Century Italian Baroque White Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique Baroque marble holy water font or stoup. Italy, circa 1750. Weathered condition. More

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Champleve Onyx French Napoleon III
Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Champleve Onyx French Napoleon III

Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Champleve Onyx French Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Holy water font crucifix Napoleon III, French, 19th century French champleve enamel Benitier

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx, Enamel

18th Century French Baroque Black Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
18th Century French Baroque Black Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

18th Century French Baroque Black Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique baroque black marble holy water font or stoup with great patina, France, circa 1750

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Antique French Framed Onyx Marble & Enameled Gold Bronze Holy Water Font Ca 1890
Antique French Framed Onyx Marble & Enameled Gold Bronze Holy Water Font Ca 1890

Antique French Framed Onyx Marble & Enameled Gold Bronze Holy Water Font Ca 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Framed Onyx marble and Enameled gold bronze Holy Water Font, Circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century Italian Majolica Holy Water Font
Early 19th Century Italian Majolica Holy Water Font

Early 19th Century Italian Majolica Holy Water Font

Located in Milano, MI

Small and lovely Italian Holy Water font from Italy, a shaped polychrome ceramic artwork dating

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Maiolica, Majolica

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Blue Marble Holy Water Fonts or Stoups
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Blue Marble Holy Water Fonts or Stoups

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Blue Marble Holy Water Fonts or Stoups

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique pair of Baroque blue marble holy water fonts/ stoups with great patina, Italy, circa 1750

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Holy Water Font with Corpus Christi Bronze and Onyx
Early 20th Century Holy Water Font with Corpus Christi Bronze and Onyx

Early 20th Century Holy Water Font with Corpus Christi Bronze and Onyx

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Early 20th century holy water font with Jesus Christ on the cross and a small holy water bowl at

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

19th Century Baroque Gilt and Patinated Bronze Holy Water Font
19th Century Baroque Gilt and Patinated Bronze Holy Water Font

19th Century Baroque Gilt and Patinated Bronze Holy Water Font

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Baroque gilt and patinated bronze Holy Water font is a study in pure artistry as it

Category

1860s French Renaissance Revival Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Black Marble Holy Water Fonts or Stoups
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Black Marble Holy Water Fonts or Stoups

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Black Marble Holy Water Fonts or Stoups

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique pair of Baroque black marble holy water fonts or stoups with great patina, Italy, circa 1750

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Italian Holy Water Font White Ceramic Religious Artwork
Early 19th Century Italian Holy Water Font White Ceramic Religious Artwork

Early 19th Century Italian Holy Water Font White Ceramic Religious Artwork

Located in Milano, MI

Antique shaped Holy Water font in white ceramic decorated with elegant scrolling curved curls

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup

Located in Buisson, FR

a: Unique Baroque marble holy water font or stoup with a great patina, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Italian White and Blue Ceramic Holy Water Font
Early 19th Century Italian White and Blue Ceramic Holy Water Font

Early 19th Century Italian White and Blue Ceramic Holy Water Font

Located in Milano, MI

Antique shaped Holy Water font from Italy, a white and blue ceramic artwork dating back to early

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Early Twentieth Century French Faience Holy Water Font
Antique Early Twentieth Century French Faience Holy Water Font

Antique Early Twentieth Century French Faience Holy Water Font

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique French holy water font stoop dating from the early 20th century. It has been

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Faience, Paint

19th Century French Bronze Champleve Wall Cross with Holy Water Font
19th Century French Bronze Champleve Wall Cross with Holy Water Font

19th Century French Bronze Champleve Wall Cross with Holy Water Font

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful cross with holy water font was created in France, circa 1880. Crafted in bronze using

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Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Bronze

Antique Irish Belleek Ireland Porcelain Vase Holy Water Font Stoop Black Mark
Antique Irish Belleek Ireland Porcelain Vase Holy Water Font Stoop Black Mark

Antique Irish Belleek Ireland Porcelain Vase Holy Water Font Stoop Black Mark

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An extremely rare early Irish Belleek porcelain wall angel good size holy water font of outstanding

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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Silver Holy Water font or stoup. GUILLA. Madrid, 1780.
Silver Holy Water font or stoup. GUILLA. Madrid, 1780.

Silver Holy Water font or stoup. GUILLA. Madrid, 1780.

Located in Madrid, ES

, buriladas and initials. Holy water font to be placed on the wall thanks to a chain on the back, made of

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1780s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on White Marble
19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on White Marble

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on White Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

Enhance a devotional space with this colorful antique French holy water font, crafted circa 1880

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Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Silver Holy Water Font or Stoup. Valladolid, Spain, 1788.
Silver Holy Water Font or Stoup. Valladolid, Spain, 1788.

Silver Holy Water Font or Stoup. Valladolid, Spain, 1788.

By Antonio González Téllez

Located in Madrid, ES

Blessing font. Silver. GONZÁLEZ TÉLLEZ, Antonio; IZQUIERDO, Gregorio. Valladolid, Spain, 1788

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1780s Spanish Rococo Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Silver

Antique French Benetier 'Holy Water Font', circa 1880-1890
Antique French Benetier 'Holy Water Font', circa 1880-1890

Antique French Benetier 'Holy Water Font', circa 1880-1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Russian onyx and fine cloisonné work.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx

Antique Gilt Bronze & Enamel Holy Water Font Stoop & Cut Crystal 19th Century
Antique Gilt Bronze & Enamel Holy Water Font Stoop & Cut Crystal 19th Century

Antique Gilt Bronze & Enamel Holy Water Font Stoop & Cut Crystal 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful 19th century gilt bronze wall hanging holy water stoop in Gothic revival style

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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Onyx and Champleve Ename Holy Water Font Stoop, 19th Century
Antique French Onyx and Champleve Ename Holy Water Font Stoop, 19th Century

Antique French Onyx and Champleve Ename Holy Water Font Stoop, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful large champleve enamel and ormolu decorated onyx wall hanging holy water stoop

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1890s French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Onyx and Champlevé Ename Holy Water Font Stoop, 19th Century
Antique French Onyx and Champlevé Ename Holy Water Font Stoop, 19th Century

Antique French Onyx and Champlevé Ename Holy Water Font Stoop, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful champlevé enamel and brass decorated onyx wall hanging holy water stoop, dated

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Early 1900s French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Onyx and Chample Lebeuf, Millet & Cie Holy Water Font Stoop
Antique French Onyx and Chample Lebeuf, Millet & Cie Holy Water Font Stoop

Antique French Onyx and Chample Lebeuf, Millet & Cie Holy Water Font Stoop

By Lebeuf, Milliet, et Cie

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful French Lebeuf, Millet & Cie onyx and champleve enamel wall hanging holy water

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1850s French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Onyx, Enamel

19th Century French Cloisonné Plaque with Holy Water Font and Angel Medallion
19th Century French Cloisonné Plaque with Holy Water Font and Angel Medallion

19th Century French Cloisonné Plaque with Holy Water Font and Angel Medallion

Located in Dallas, TX

This religious marble and brass wall plaque with holy water recipient was created in France, circa

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Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass

19th Century French Brass & Cloisonné Cross with Holy Water Font on Beige Marble
19th Century French Brass & Cloisonné Cross with Holy Water Font on Beige Marble

19th Century French Brass & Cloisonné Cross with Holy Water Font on Beige Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

This large marble and brass cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1880. The

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Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Beige Marble
19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Beige Marble

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Beige Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

This large marble and brass cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1880. The

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

19th Century French Brass & Champlevé Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble
19th Century French Brass & Champlevé Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble

19th Century French Brass & Champlevé Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

This large marble and bronze cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1870. The

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Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

19th Century French Brass & Cloisonné Cross with Holy Water Font on White Marble
19th Century French Brass & Cloisonné Cross with Holy Water Font on White Marble

19th Century French Brass & Cloisonné Cross with Holy Water Font on White Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

This marble and bronze cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1870. The

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on White Marble
19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on White Marble

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on White Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful marble and brass cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1880

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Late 19th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

1920s French Pair of Red Verona Marble Wall Conch
1920s French Pair of Red Verona Marble Wall Conch

1920s French Pair of Red Verona Marble Wall Conch

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H 7.09 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

1920s French Pair of Red Verona Marble Wall Conch

Located in Marbella, ES

1920 French pair of red Verona marble wall conch used as holy water font.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Holy Water Font

Materials

Marble

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Located in Sao Paulo, SP

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$10,413

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Located in London, GB

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Holy Water Font

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By Marc Bankowsky

Located in New York, NY

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Materials

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Located in Queens, NY

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Massive Renaissance Period Betrothal Mantel from the Loire Valley

Located in Dallas, TX

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$3,625

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Antique Holy Water Font For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique holy water font available at 1stDibs. An antique holy water font — often made from stone, metal and marble — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique holy water font, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique holy water font, those designed in Baroque, Art Deco and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Gorham Manufacturing Company, Lebeuf, Milliet, et Cie and Léonard Morel-Ladeuil each produced at least one beautiful antique holy water font that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Holy Water Font?

The average selling price for an antique holy water font at 1stDibs is $825, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $8,800 for the highest priced.

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