Holy water font - 1920-1930 - Art DECO - onyx and glass

Antique French multispectral holy-water font/vasque with Saint Thérèse of Lisieux – onyx, metal and glass – approx. 1920–1940 Description: Beautiful antique Catholic wall-mounted holy-water font, probably manufactured in France or Belgium in the first half of the 20th century. The font features a decorative honey-colored natural stone back plate, presumably onyx, with striking natural veining and color nuances. In the center there is a detailed metal relief medallion depicting Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, also known as Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Around the medallion is the Latin inscription SANCTA THERESIA A JESU INFANTE, referring to Saint Therese of the Child Jesus. At the bottom of the relief, the name F. M. Bernard is visible. The original glass holy-water bowl is still present and intact, as well as the metal hanging eye at the rear. A charming religious collectible with an authentic appearance, suitable for collectors of Catholic devotional items, religious art, antique wall objects, and French brocante. Details: Object: antique wall holy-water font Depiction: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux Material: presumably onyx or similar natural stone, metal and glass Origin: presumably France or Belgium Dating: presumably circa 1920–1940 Signature: F. M. Bernard visible on the relief Hanging: metal hanging eye at the rear Condition: good vintage/antique condition, with visible signs of age, patina and discoloration of the metal Glass bowl: intact Dimensions: Height: 14.3 cm Width: 9 cm Thickness of back plate: 3.7 cm Total thickness including glass bowl: approximately 10 cm No additional maker’s mark, stamp or serial number found. The origin and dating are indicative.

Estimate:£125.63

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