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Pair of Antique Marble Shell Basins, France, 19th Century

$10,974.35per set
£8,003.94per set
€9,200per set
CA$15,048.06per set
A$16,801.59per set
CHF 8,815.62per set
MX$207,361.39per set
NOK 110,813.45per set
SEK 103,685.64per set
DKK 70,006.23per set
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About the Item

Beautiful pair of shell-shaped "bénitiers" (holy water vessels), carved out of Carrara marble. The sink is fairly shallow, with an elegant, scalloped lip. It is possible to have a hole pierced through the bottom, for day to day use. Dimensions vary slightly between the two. One is as noted below; the other measures: Measures: Height 9cm / 3.54 inches Width 49cm / 19.29 inches Depth 40cm / 15.74 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some limescale deposit, from years of holding water.
  • Seller Location:
    Isle Sur La Sorgue, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU93777910873

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