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Antique Continental Silver Crucifix Holy Water Font Stoup 19thc
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Antique Continental Silver Crucifix Holy Water Font Stoup 19thc

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This beautiful Continental silver wall-hanging crucifix holy-water font, stoup, is marked 800 silver and dated circa 1880.

The cross is mounted with a cast figure of the body of Christ, the backplate is embossed with winged putti, and the shaped vessel is repoussé-decorated with cherubs.

The craftsmanship is second to none throughout this magnificent crucifix holy-water font, and it will add an unparalleled touch of sacred art to your home.

Condition:

In excellent condition; please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 18 cm x Width 10 cm x Depth 3 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 7 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 1 inch

Our reference: A5469

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Silver Holy Water Font to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09714629
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Stamped 800 fineness mark: Continental silver standard adopted widely from the 1880s onwards.
Hand-soldered joins to the reverse: traditional late nineteenth-century workshop assembly.
Softening to the high points of the relief: gentle wear from handling and cleaning.
Dark tarnish deep in the crevices: natural oxidisation built up over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244947
Dealers Internal Reference
A5469
Description
This beautiful Continental silver wall-hanging crucifix holy-water font, stoup, is marked 800 silver and dated circa 1880.
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The cross is mounted with a cast figure of the body of Christ, the backplate is embossed with winged putti, and the shaped vessel is repoussé-decorated with cherubs.
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fig 1. A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs.
fig 1. Antique Continental Silver Crucifix Holy Water Font Stoup 19thc

The craftsmanship is second to none throughout this magnificent crucifix holy-water font, and it will add an unparalleled touch of sacred art to your home.

Condition:

In excellent condition; please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 18 cm x Width 10 cm x Depth 3 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 7 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 1 inch

Our reference: A5469

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Silver Holy Water Font to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09714629
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Stamped 800 fineness mark: Continental silver standard adopted widely from the 1880s onwards.
Hand-soldered joins to the reverse: traditional late nineteenth-century workshop assembly.
Softening to the high points of the relief: gentle wear from handling and cleaning.
Dark tarnish deep in the crevices: natural oxidisation built up over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244947
Dealers Internal Ref
A5469
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs.

Antique Continental Silver Crucifix Holy Water Font Stoup 19thc

Archive II A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs. View XI
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A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs.
Antique Continental Silver Crucifix Holy Water Font Stoup 19thC
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A 19th-century Continental silver holy water font featuring a central crucifix above a decorated basin flanked by winged cherubs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHoly Water Fonts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCrucifix figure, Cherub supports, Repousse basin, INRI plaque
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

Originating from the 19th century in a Victorian and Gothic style, this Continental silver holy water font stoup is marked 800 silver. The item measures 18 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. The silver body displays a metallic silver colour with polished highlights across the relief surfaces. At the top, a cross bears an INRI plaque and supports a cast figure of the body of Christ against a rayed backing. Below, the wall-hanging backplate incorporates winged putti and scroll motifs, leading down to a repoussé-decorated basin flanked by cherub supports and centred with further cherub faces. In a home today, it is suitable for display beside the front door as a traditional wall-hanging devotional object.

FAQs

A holy water stoup, also known as a benitier, is a vessel designed to hold blessed water for Christian devotional practices. Historically placed near the entrances of churches and private residences, these objects allowed individuals to cross themselves upon entering or exiting a space, evolving over centuries into elaborate decorative metalwork.

During the 19th century, Continental European stoups were commonly constructed from cast or repousse silver, silver-plated copper alloy, bronze, pewter, and glazed ceramic. Metallic examples frequently incorporated embossed relief motifs and cast silver elements attached to central backplates.

Authentic 19th-century Continental silver pieces usually exhibit regional hallmarks or purity stamps on the front or reverse edges. Examination under magnification typically reveals hand-chased surface details, minor casting seams, and uneven natural oxidisation within deeper relief crevices.

A silver holy water font can be displayed as part of a gallery wall, mounted on a narrow wall space between architectural openings, or integrated into a devotional collection. Its reflective metallic surface pairs effectively with dark wood panelling, muted paint tones, or textured wallpapers.

Maintain silver stoups by gently dusting them with a soft microfibre cloth. If polishing is necessary, use a non-abrasive silver cream applied sparingly to avoid removing historical patination, taking care to clear any residue from intricate relief work.
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