Holy Water Vessel

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

A holy water font or stoup is a vessel containing holy water generally placed near the entrance of a church.

This 18th century French silver plate holy water vessel with handle has its original zinc liner.

This 17th century Louis XIV period bronze holy water vessel features a Gothic scene featuring monks attending to their monastic duties.

These beautifully carved antique Italian, lobed, Verona marble vessels were once used as holy water vessels in a church.

An exquisite Italian holy water vessel, this stoup has been hand carved out of beautiful, old Giallo Reale Rosato marble.

This elegant antique Italian white marble holy water vessel dates to the late 1700’s or early 1800’s.

These exquisite Italian Holy Water vessels or stoups have been hand-carved out of beautiful, old Giallo Reale marble.

Of course, they can once again be used in chapels as a baptismal or Holy Water vessel.

This Antique Copper and Wrought Iron Holy Water Dispenser, dating to around 1900, is a striking piece that combines functional design with religious symbolism. Made of solid copper, ...

An extremely rare early Irish Belleek porcelain wall angel good size holy water font of outstanding quality and good condition. Second period black mark for 1891-1926. Modell...

Used by a priest to bless the congregation, this late seventeenth century Louis XIV period bronze holy water vessel features a Gothic scene depicting monks attending to their monasti...

A beautiful antique wall cross, holy water vessel. Onyx with cloisoné bronze. The cross is in good condition.

An antique holy water vessel depicting Jesus Christ with the cross on his shoulders.

Marble basins of this size were usually used in a church as holy water vessels. There are stylized acanthus leaf motifs at the inside center back of each basin, and on the back of th...

Italian 1930s Hammered Copper Shell-Shaped Holy Water Font.

Have you also noticed the little cloud on the top right and the equally perfectly hand carved holy water vessel underneath? The three hand carved cherubs in this 'clouds-design' vess...

15th c Holy Water Vessels. Earthenware found off the coast of Java

A beautifully patinated antique bronze holy water vessel from Nepal with attractive and subtle detail.

Antique ceramic spouted holy water vessels. Locally called "Kendi" from the Sanskrit word for this type of spouted vessel, "Kendika."

Antique ancient "Kendi" holy water vessels. Found in the South China Sea.

Circa 19th century or earlier, this situla tests silver in some parts and tests low grade silver in other places and tests bronze yet in other parts. It could be 17th century but we...

A tall and very graceful bronze ceremonial holy water vessel from Nepal, with great patina and spiritual presence.

Two beautifully shaped and patinated antique bronze holy water vessels from Nepal, each one with attractive and subtle detail.

A pair of elegantly shaped bronze antique holy water containers from Nepal. The smaller piece has beautifully engraved characters on the inside lip (see photos). Spiritual and beauti...

A late 19th Century cast bronze holy water decanter from Nepal. This spiritual object has a truly striking surface, the product of years of handling as part of Buddhist rituals. With...

This is an incredible Baccarat cobalt cut to clear complete service for 12. All handblown crystal overlaid in cobalt blue and cut in the most complex and masterful Conde pattern, fir...

The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...

A stately and rare 1900s Moroccan vitrine. This beautiful display cabinet has traditional stylized intricate geometric inlay detail, two drawers, with glass sides , doors and shelves.

An antique rectangular fountain basin or in the style of the late Hellenistic period with minor repairs. This garden ornament features impressive mythological carvings of the art mus...

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

Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...

This minimalist table is crafted entirely from stone, featuring an oval horse-track top in green marble with elegant white veining. It rests on four cylindrical columns that taper in...

Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...

A very beautiful 17th century articulating Mannequin from the Veneto region of Italy. Beautifully carved from polychromed wood with very handsome features. Mannequins such as this ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

18th Century Italian Marble Holy Water Stoup. A wonderful shaped marble water stoup.

Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...