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Late 19th Century Cornish "Serpentine" Model of an Ecclesiastical Font
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for sale €702     $762
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Late 19th Century Cornish "Serpentine" Model of an Ecclesiastical Font

19th century
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Late 19th century Cornish "Serpentine" model of an ecclesiastical font.

A well figured example with an octagonal reservoir above a cluster of four finely carved columns resting on an octagonal base. With remains of old felt to the underside. English Circa 1870.

16.5 cm High

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Cornish Serpentine Model Font to the 1870s.

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SA1239600
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26877
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Description
Late 19th century Cornish "Serpentine" model of an ecclesiastical font.
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A well figured example with an octagonal reservoir above a cluster of four finely carved columns resting on an octagonal base.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

With remains of old felt to the underside. English Circa 1870.

16.5 cm High

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Cornish Serpentine Model Font to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239600
Dealers Internal Ref
26877
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base.
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Archive I A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base.

Late 19th Century Cornish "Serpentine" Model of an Ecclesiastical Font

Archive II A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base. View VIII
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07880 602715
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Kendall House
High Street
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6AG 7
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kendallhouse
Verified Since May 2022
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base.
Late 19th century Cornish "Serpentine" model of an ecclesiastical font
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A late 19th-century carved Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font featuring an octagonal bowl supported by four turned columns on a circular base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic Revival
  • MaterialCornish Serpentine Stone
  • ColourDark Green and Red
  • MotifsOctagonal basin, Columnar supports, Stepped circular base
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in)

This Victorian Gothic Revival decorative object takes the form of a late nineteenth-century Cornish serpentine stone model of an ecclesiastical font in dark green and red. The well-figured piece comprises an octagonal basin above four turned, carved columnar supports resting upon a stepped circular base with remnants of old felt underneath. Mouldings circle both the upper bowl and the heavy lower platform. Measuring 16.5 cm in height, the solid stone construction sits comfortably upon a mantelpiece in a traditional interior. It serves as a striking standalone display item on a surface within a living room, study or hallway, bringing rich mineral colour and architectural detail to a domestic setting.

FAQs

These objects are miniature scale representations of church baptismal fonts, produced primarily in Cornwall during the 19th century as souvenirs or decorative accessories following royal patronage of Lizard Peninsula serpentine crafts.

They were lathe-turned and hand-carved from serpentine rock, a mineral named for its mottled green and red pattern resembling python skin, sourced predominantly from the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall.

Authentic period pieces feature characteristic dark green, red, and grey veining, precise turning lines from lathe work, significant heft due to stone density, and classic Gothic architectural proportions.

Position the object on a dark timber sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a curated cabinet of curiosities alongside brass accents to highlight its dark mineral tones.

Clean gently using a soft microfibre cloth slightly dampened with distilled water, avoiding harsh chemical detergents or acidic cleaners that could dull the polished mineral surface.
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