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

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:
Carrara Marble,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
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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