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Baptismal Font in Ashburton Marble
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An impressive and large baptismal font entirely carved from Ashburton Marble. This is a soft grey and blush pink, lightly veined marble with evidence of fossil remains of creatures, principally corals, crinoids and brachiopods, that lived in the Devonian Sea 360-380 million years ago, It was quarried in Devon in the west of England mainly during the 19th century. The deep, round font bowl sits on a sturdy circular column and is further supported by four tall Ashburton and Swedish Green Marble pillars. The whole font rests on it's original, octagonal stone base, English, late 19th century.
- Dimensions:Height: 44.18 in (112.2 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Depth: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
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- Seller Location:London, GB
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