Holy Water Basin
Italian Holy Water Basins
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of holy water basis from Italy with stylized bodies of dolphins holding half clam shells. We
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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
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta
H 52.76 in W 34.85 in D 34.85 in
Japanese Stone Garden Water Basin Chōzubachi
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Chōzubachi is an ornamental water basin found in the traditional Japanese garden. It is used for
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20th Century Rustic Fountains
Materials
Granite
Shell Shaped Italian Marble Holy Water Stoup
Located in Victoria, BC
holy water stoup is made from a single block of Italian marble. It can be used as a fountain basin, a
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20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
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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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful Italian Holy Water Late 18th Century Marble
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
WIDTH 34cms
LENGTH 56cms
INTERNAL DEPTH OF THE BASIN 13 cm
THICKNESS 15cm
MATERIAL Carrara marble
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Pair of Carved White Marble Holy Water Stoops
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Each semi-elliptical basin beneath an integral backplate of confronting scrollwork.
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Antique 19th Century European Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble
19th Century Red Marble Italian Antique Tub Holy Water Font, 1870
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian holy water font from the second half of the 19th century. Tub in veined red marble
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Antique 1870s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Marble
Amazing Holy Water Body in Red Verona Marble, Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Holy water body in red verona marble
Early 20th century
Italy
Handmade
Copy of the stoup
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century French Green Marble Cross and Holy Water with Cloisonné Technique
Located in Dallas, TX
is a small basin, which was used in its original context to hold holy water. The traditional
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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Circular Lobed Marble Font Basin from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
church as a holy water vessel. The gadrooned lobes carved along the outside give the appearance of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Marble
Telamon - Northern Italy, late 12th (Reemployed Roman marble)25000
Located in Bruxelles, BE
the church supporting holy water basins are masterpieces in their way ».
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Circa 1800 Italian Lobed Basin in Carved Verona Rosso Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
marble, most likely as a holy water receptacle in a church. Known for its reddish color and light veining
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Stone Sinks
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair of Antique Marble Shell Basins, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautiful pair of shell-shaped "bénitiers" (holy water vessels), carved out of Carrara marble. The
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Antique 19th Century French Stone Sinks
Materials
Carrara Marble
Small Italian Carved Marble Shell Basin or Vide Poche, 20th C
Located in Dallas, TX
Catholic church as holy water vessels. The gadrooned lobes carved along the outside give the appearance of
Category
20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Marble
Small Italian Beige and Burgundy Marble Lobed Basin or Vide Poche
Located in Dallas, TX
church as a holy water vessel. The gadrooned lobes carved along the outside give the appearance of a
Category
20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Marble
Antique Carved Solid Block of Marble Wash Basin, Sink From Mediterranean Region
Located in Chicago, IL
Although this may look like a holy water font from an ancient Italian church, we believe it’s
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Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble
H 14.75 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Carved Iron Shell-Form Stoups Vide-Poches
Located in Dallas, TX
and was used to hold the holy water at the entrance of the catholic church. Both pieces are in
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Iron
Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent medieval Renaissance period architectural holy water font lavabo. Born in a Christian
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Antique 17th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
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
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Fountains
Materials
Marble
Rare Pair of Carved Italian Marble Stoups, Giallo Reale
Located in Dallas, TX
These exquisite Italian Holy Water vessels or stoups have been hand-carved out of beautiful, old
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2010s Italian Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
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18th Century Carved Stone Benitier from the Haute-Garonne Region of France
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally a holy water stoup from a church in the Haute-Garonne department of France, this hand
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Antique 18th Century French Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone, Limestone
H 31.125 in W 28.5 in D 28.25 in
Pair of Antique Carved Stone Sinks (Stoups or Benitiers) from France, Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique French Gothic style white limestone (Pierre Calcaire) pieces are old holy water
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Stone Sinks
Materials
Stone
H 17 in W 20 in D 24.75 in
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique marble holy water basin featuring a hand-carved lion mask, it was used in a church in the
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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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Silver Holy Water Font or Stoup. Valladolid, Spain, 1788.
By Antonio González Téllez
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With contrast markings.
Embossed silver blessing basin in its color for wall (with hook on the back
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Holy Water Basin For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic holy water basin available at 1stDibs. Each holy water basin for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, marble and carrara marble. If you’re shopping for a holy water basin, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer holy water basin, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each holy water basin bearing Baroque or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one holy water basin that is appealing in its simplicity, but Europa Antiques and Studio Greytak produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Holy Water Basin?
A holy water basin can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,000, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $13,300.
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