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Austro Hungary Solid Silver Holy Water Wall Font Antique C1860 Religious Antique
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Austro Hungary Solid Silver Holy Water Wall Font Antique C1860 Religious Antique

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare stunning Austria-Hungary solid silver holy water wall font. It is hallmarked with Austria-Hungary silver marks from pre 1866 and the 800 standard mark. It has been beautifully made being cast depicting religious figures including the Virgin Mary and Jesus. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 6 inches (15.2cm) tall by 2 inches (5.2cm) across by 1.5 inches (3.8cm) deep and weighs 48 grams. A beautiful rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Holy Water Font to the 1860s.

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A rare stunning Austria-Hungary solid silver holy water wall font. It is hallmarked with Austria-Hungary silver marks from pre 1866 and the 800 standard mark.
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It has been beautifully made being cast depicting religious figures including the Virgin Mary and Jesus.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 6 inches (15.2cm) tall by 2 inches (5.2cm) across by 1.5 inches (3.8cm) deep and weighs 48 grams. A beautiful rare piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Holy Water Font to the 1860s.

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SA1100475
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38038
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An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Austro Hungary Solid Silver Holy Water Wall Font Antique C1860 Religious Antique

Archive II An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base. View II
Archive III An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base. View III
Archive IV An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base. View IV
Archive V An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base. View V
Archive VI An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base. View VI
Archive VII An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base. View VII
Archive VIII An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base. View VIII
Archive IX An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base. View IX
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An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base.
AUSTRO HUNGARY SOLID SILVER HOLY WATER WALL FONT ANTIQUE c1860 RELIGIOUS ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1100475
An antique solid silver wall-hanging holy water font featuring high-relief repousse figures of the Holy Family and saints, with a curved basin at the base.
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  • ObjectReligious Artifacts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSolid Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse figures, Haloed saints, Crucifixion scene, Floral basin embossing

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A holy water font, also known as a stoup, is a small receptacle designed to hold blessed water, typically hung on a wall near an entryway for worshippers to bless themselves upon entering a home or place of worship.

These items were typically crafted from solid silver, often utilising techniques such as repousse and chasing to create high-relief figural scenes, alongside traditional Austro-Hungarian hallmarks to denote metal purity and origin.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining period hallmarks, the natural oxidisation and patina of the silver, the weight and gauge of the metal, and the characteristic craftsmanship of the period.

Interior designers often incorporate such items as focal points on narrow walls, above a mantelpiece, or within a gallery wall arrangement to add historical depth, texture, and a sense of curated elegance.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using non-abrasive cloths designed for silver, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip the desirable historical patina, and kept away from excessive moisture and direct sunlight.
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